Old Fashioned Goulash

Here’s a comforting, Old-Fashioned Goulash—the classic American kind your grandma might’ve made. It’s simple, hearty, and full of cozy flavor 🍲

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🍲 Old-Fashioned Goulash (American Style)

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef

• 1 medium onion, chopped

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 2 cups elbow macaroni (uncooked)

• 1 (15 oz) can tomato sauce

• 1 (15 oz) can diced tomatoes

• 1–1½ cups beef broth or water

• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce (optional)

• 1 tsp paprika

• 1 tsp Italian seasoning

• Salt & black pepper, to taste

• Optional: shredded cheddar cheese for topping

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Instructions

1. Brown the beef

   • In a large pot or Dutch oven, cook ground beef and onion over medium heat until beef is browned.

   • Drain excess grease. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds.

2. Build the sauce

   • Stir in tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, broth, Worcestershire sauce, paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.

   • Bring to a gentle simmer.

3. Add pasta

   • Stir in uncooked macaroni.

   • Cover and simmer 12–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender.

4. Finish & serve

   • Taste and adjust seasoning.

   • Serve hot, topped with cheddar cheese if you like.

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🌟 Old-School Tips

• Let it sit 10 minutes before serving—it thickens and tastes even better

• A splash of milk at the end makes it extra comforting

• Leftovers are amazing the next day

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This is pure comfort food—simple ingredients, big memories.

If you want, I can share a one-pot slow-cooker version, a baked casserole style, or a budget pantry version next.