Cheesy Beef Goulash
Savory ground beef simmered in a deliciously seasoned tomato sauce with cheesy pasta mixed in makes this hearty Beef Goulash recipe a meal for a constant repeat.
Servings 10 servings
Calories
Ingredients
- 2 lbs lean ground beef
- 16 oz elbow macaroni
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup chopped onion (1/2 onion)
- 24 oz tomato sauce (2 cans)
- 2 cans diced tomatoes I prefer petite diced
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning or use a blend of dried parsley, oregano, thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded cheese cheddar or colby jack
- fresh snipped parsley to garnish
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef in a pot over medium, high heat, stirring often to break up into tiny crumbles. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic and cook until soft and fragrant.
- Add the tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, and the bay leaf to the pot.
- Simmer for 15 to 20 minutes until the meat is cooked through and the sauce is reduced slightly.
- Meanwhile, cook the elbow macaroni in a large pot of salted water until al dente.
- Drain the pasta noodles then combine the pasta with the meat mixture and stir to combine. Top with freshly shredded cheese and stir to combine. Serve hot.