old fashioned goulash

Old-fashioned Instant Pot goulash is a delicious family meal that your whole family will love! This reminds me of the Johnny Marzetti that my grandma used to make when I was a kid!

Instant Pot Goulash

olive oil

beef

yellow onions, chopped

garlic, chopped

beef broth

water

tomato sauce

tomatoes

Worcestershire sauce

bay leaves

Italian seasoning

oregano

salt

pepper

elbow macaroni, uncooked

cheddar cheese

Set the Instant Pot to sauté. When hot,...

Set the Instant Pot to sauté. When hot, add the olive oil, onion, and garlic; sauté for 3 to 4 minutes. Add the ground beef. Break up the meat with a wooden spoon and brown until no pink remains. Spoon off any excess liquid. 

Add the one cup of beef broth and...

Add the one cup of beef broth and stir to deglaze. Add the 2 cups of water, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, Worcestershire sauce, bay leaves, and the remaining seasonings. Stir well. Stir in the elbow macaroni.

Put on the lid, set to sealing position,...

Put on the lid, set to sealing position, and set to high pressure for 1 minute, with a quick release. After all the pressure is released carefully remove lid and stir. Make sure to turn off the keep warm function to prevent the pasta from overcooking. Top with shredded cheese, optional.

This Old Fashioned Goulash is a comforting, one-pot meal packed with hearty ground beef, tender elbow macaroni, and a flavorful tomato-based sauce. It's a budget-friendly dish that's quick to prepare and perfect for family dinners.

Old Fashioned Goulash

lb (450 g) ground beef

onion,

garlic,

(15 oz) tomato sauce

(14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained

paprika

salt (adjust

tsp black pepper

(200 g) uncooked elbow macaroni

(100 g) shredded cheddar cheese (optional,

parsley (optional, for garnish)

Heat a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks.

Drain excess fat, leaving about 1 tablespoon in the pot.

1. Cook the ground beef

Add the diced onion and garlic to the pot with the beef. Sauté for 2–3 minutes, or until softened and fragrant.

2. Sauté the aromatics

Stir in the tomato sauce, diced tomatoes (with their juice), beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Bring to a gentle simmer.

3. Add the sauce and seasonings

Add the uncooked elbow macaroni to the pot and stir well.

Cover the pot and simmer over medium-low heat for 15–20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is tender and the sauce has thickened.

4. Cook the macaroni

If desired, stir in half of the shredded cheddar cheese for extra creaminess.

Sprinkle the remaining cheese on top and cover the pot for 2–3 minutes, until the cheese is melted.

5. Add the cheese (optional)

Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot with crusty bread or a side salad.

6. Serve

This old fashioned goulash is my Ukrainian grandma&#039;s tasty way of using up tons of ingredients— noodles, ground beef, veggies, and tomato sauce. Give it a go!

elbow macaroni

onion

garlic

tomato sauce (no salt added)

oz diced tomatoes (no salt added)

tsp black pepper (adjust

Cook Macaroni

Cook the macaroni according to package directions, but shorten the cooking time by 3 minutes. Drain and set aside.

Sautée

Preheat a large pan over medium heat until hot. Add in the ground beef, onion, and garlic. Cook for about 10 minutes until the beef reaches 160°F, crumbling the beef as it cooks.

Simmer

Add in the Worcestershire sauce, tomato sauce, and diced tomatoes and stir to combine. Allow the sauce to simmer on medium heat for about 15 minutes.

Season

Add in the cooked macaroni. Season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.

Stir

This best ever Old Fashioned Goulash is a quintessential comfort food recipe - it’s quick and easy, kid friendly, and perfect for busy cold winter nights.

Grandma's BEST Old Fashioned Goulash Recipe

yellow onion (diced, about 1 cup)

garlic (minced)

fine sea salt

black pepper

onion powder

(14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes (undrained)

(15 tomato sauce

chicken broth

elbow macaroni pasta (about 2 cups)

sugar

sharp cheddar cheese (plus extra for garnish)*

parsley (for garnish)

Heat a medium Dutch oven over medium-high heat....

Heat a medium Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the ground beef and cook until half cooked (about 4 minutes). Drain off any excess fat, then add in the onions and cook until they’re translucent (about 4 more minutes). 

Add the minced garlic, Italian seasoning, onion powder,...

Add the minced garlic, Italian seasoning, onion powder, sea salt, and black pepper to the beef. Mix to combine, and saute until aromatic (about 2 minutes). 

Stir in the tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, and...

Stir in the tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, and chicken broth. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Once it has come to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, cover and let simmer for 15 minutes. 

Stir in the sugar, then add the pasta...

Stir in the sugar, then add the pasta and cook until al dente (about 15 minutes), stirring occasionally.Once the pasta is finished cooking, remove the Dutch oven from the heat. Add in the shredded cheese and gently stir until it’s melted and combined.

Serve with chopped parsley and extra shredded cheese.

This Old Fashioned Goulash recipe is the ultimate comfort food for the whole family. An easy dinner, this hearty beef and pasta dish will be a huge hit!

Old Fashioned Goulash Recipe

dry pasta (I used Cavatappi)

lb beef

onion, diced

garlic powder

basil

tomatoes 14.5 oz

- 1 tsp sugar (as needed)

Tbsp fresh Italian parsley, chopped

Salt

Cook the pasta according to the directions on...

Cook the pasta according to the directions on the package, drain, and set aside.

Cook the ground beef in a large skillet...

Cook the ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks.

When there is no more visible raw beef,...

When there is no more visible raw beef, add the onions, garlic, basil, paprika, oregano, and pepper.

Stir to combine, turn the heat down to...

Stir to combine, turn the heat down to medium, and cook for 3 to 4 minutes.

Add the diced tomatoes and break up any...

Add the diced tomatoes and break up any large chunks with the back of your spoon.

Add the tomato sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and broth....

Add the tomato sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and broth. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer.

Gently simmer for 10 to 15 minutes to...

Gently simmer for 10 to 15 minutes to allow the flavors to combine.

Taste your sauce. If it's too acidic or...

Taste your sauce. If it's too acidic or tomatoey, add a half a tsp sugar. Stir and taste again. If it needs a little more sugar, add the remaining half tsp.

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