Description
Indulge in a comforting and cheesy dinner with this delicious Cheesy Beef Goulash recipe. It’s a hearty one-pot meal that is sure to satisfy your cravings!
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef
Seasonings:
- 1 small yellow onion (diced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
Sauce and Pasta:
- 1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 2 cups beef broth
- 2 cups elbow macaroni (uncooked)
Finishing Touches:
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil: In a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat, cook ground beef until browned.
- Add aromatics: Add onion and garlic, cook until softened.
- Season: Stir in salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and paprika.
- Add sauce and pasta: Pour in tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, and beef broth. Add macaroni, simmer until tender.
- Melt cheese: Remove from heat, stir in cheddar until creamy. Garnish with parsley.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, try red pepper flakes or hot sauce.
- Experiment with different cheeses like Monterey Jack or mozzarella.
- This dish reheats well, perfect for leftovers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 710mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg