Description
Southern Goulash is a hearty one-pot meal made with ground beef, tomatoes, spices, and elbow macaroni in a savory tomato-based sauce, perfect for a comforting family dinner.
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
1 can (6 oz) tomato paste
1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
1 cup beef broth
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 1/2 cups elbow macaroni, uncooked
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
Instructions
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, brown the ground beef over medium heat, breaking it up as it cooks. Drain any excess fat.
- Add the chopped onion and minced garlic. Cook for 3–4 minutes until soft and fragrant.
- Stir in diced tomatoes, tomato paste, tomato sauce, and beef broth.
- Add Worcestershire sauce, sugar, paprika, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Stir in the uncooked elbow macaroni, ensuring it’s submerged in the liquid. Cover and simmer for 20–25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender.
- Optional: Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top before serving and let it melt.
Notes
Swap ground beef for ground turkey or chicken for a lighter version.
Add red pepper flakes or hot paprika for extra heat.
Include bell peppers, mushrooms, or corn for added texture and flavor.
Use other pasta shapes like shells or rotini if needed.
Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days; reheat with a splash of broth or water.
Not recommended for freezing due to pasta texture changes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 410 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 820 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
