Easy Recipes

Goulash

A classic nostalgic comfort dish, goulash is the hearty weeknight dinner we'll always crave. The best thing about this goulash recipe? Everything cooks together in one pot—even the pasta!

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 1 lb. ground beef
• Kosher salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 1 tbsp. tomato paste
• 1 (15-oz.) can diced tomatoes
• 1 (15-oz.) can tomato sauce
• 1 1/4 c. low-sodium beef broth
• 1 tsp. Italian seasoning
• 1 tsp. paprika
• 1 1/2 c. elbow macaroni
• 1 c. shredded cheddar
• Chopped fresh parsley, for serving

Directions

1. Step 1In a large skillet over medium heat, heat oil. Add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 7 minutes. Add garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute more.
2. Step 2Add ground beef, season with salt and pepper, and cook, breaking up with a spoon, until no longer pink, about 6 minutes. Drain fat.
3. Step 3Add tomato paste and stir to coat, then pour in diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and broth. Add Italian seasoning and paprika, then stir in macaroni. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender, 10-15 minutes.
4. Step 4Stir in cheese until melted; season with salt and pepper, if needed. Remove from heat. Top with parsley.