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Southern Style Goulash

A comforting and hearty dish combining southern flavors with classic pasta, perfect for family dinners or meal prepping.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Southern
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1.5 pounds ground beef
  • 2 cups elbow macaroni, uncooked
  • 1 15 oz can tomato sauce
  • 1 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes (with juices)
  • 3 cups beef broth
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1.5 teaspoons paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley, for garnish (optional)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
  2. Add the diced onion and cook for 3–4 minutes until softened.
  3. Then add the minced garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
Cooking
  1. Add the ground beef to the pot and cook until browned, breaking it up as it cooks.
  2. Drain any excess grease.
  3. Stir in the tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer.
  4. Stir in the uncooked elbow macaroni. Cover the pot and reduce the heat to medium-low.
  5. Simmer for 12–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is tender and the sauce thickens.
  6. If using, stir in the shredded cheddar cheese for a creamy finish. Let it sit for 5 minutes before serving to thicken.
Serving
  1. Ladle the goulash into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley if desired.

Notes

Store any leftover goulash in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. To reheat, simply warm it on the stove over low heat or in the microwave. Consider adding a splash of beef broth if it has thickened up too much.