Jennifer Terry
@jenterry
Classic Beef Goulash
A hearty and comforting dish, this Classic Beef Goulash combines lean ground beef, tender elbow macaroni, and a rich tomato sauce, making it a perfect meal for family gatherings or a cozy night in.
Details
- Cuisine:american
- Difficulty:medium
- Estimated Cost:N/A
- Occasion:thanksgiving
- Ingredients:12
- Views:5
Recipe Information
- Prep time25 min.
- Cook time1 min.
- Total time26 min.
- Servings8
Ingredients
- 2 pounds
- 2 large
- 6 cloves
- 2 (15 ounce) cans
- 2 (14.5 ounce) cans
- 3 cups
- 1/2 cup
- 3 tablespoons
- 2 tablespoons
- 1 tablespoon
- 3
- 2 1/2 cups
Cooking Instructions
Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Classic Beef Goulash.
Step 1
Begin by heating a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
Step 2
Add the ground beef, cooking it while stirring frequently until it turns a rich brown and crumbles nicely, which should take about 10 minutes.
Step 3
Once browned, drain any excess grease to keep your dish light.
Step 4
Next, toss in the chopped onions and minced garlic, stirring occasionally until the onions become translucent, roughly 10 minutes.
Step 5
Now, it’s time to infuse your dish with flavor.
Step 6
Stir in the tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, water, sofrito sauce, Worcestershire sauce, Italian seasoning, seasoned salt, and bay leaves.
Step 7
Bring this vibrant mixture to a rolling boil.
Step 8
When it reaches a boil, lower the heat to a gentle simmer, cover the pot, and let it cook for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally to meld those delicious flavors together.
Step 9
After that, add the uncooked elbow macaroni, cover the pot again, and let it simmer until the macaroni is tender and the flavors have fully developed, which should take around 25 minutes.
Step 10
Don’t forget to remove the bay leaves before serving this hearty dish that’s sure to warm your soul.
Step 11
Enjoy every comforting bite!.