Grandma's Goulash Recipe

Name: Grandma's Goulash Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 pound lean ground beef; 1 large yellow onion (chopped); 2 cloves garlic (minced); 2 cups marinara sauce (or tomato based pasta sauce, approx. ½ of a 26 ounce jar); 2 cups beef broth (or water, more as needed); 14 ounces canned diced tomatoes (with juices, 1 can); 3 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 green bell pepper (diced, optional); 1 ½ teaspoons Italian seasoning; 1 bay leaf (2 if they are small); ½ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon black pepper; 1 ½ cups elbow macaroni (uncooked, about 8 ounces); ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese (or mozzarella cheese, optional)

Instructions

Prep:20minCook:25min

This goulash recipe is a simple skillet dinner with tomatoes, beef, and macaroni noodles in a zesty tomato sauce. It's a perfect comfort food on a budget!

Updated at: Wed, 17 Sep 2025 06:22:03 GMT