Add veggies, beans, or spice it up
This isn’t just dinner.
It’s kitchen gold.
Ingredients (Serves 6)
Ground beef (80/20)Ground beef cookbook
1 lb (450g)
Leaner if preferred
Elbow macaroni
2 cups (8 oz)
Uncooked — whole wheat or gluten-free works too
Onion, dicedMacaroni recipesOnion chopper tool
1 medium
Yellow or white
Garlic, minced
3 cloves
Fresh for best flavor
Canned crushed tomatoesTomato sauce variety pack
1 (28 oz) can
Or tomato sauce + diced tomatoes
Tomato paste
2 tbsp
For depth and richness
Beef broth or waterTomato sauce variety packSauce recipe book
2 cups
Broth adds more flavor
Salt
1 tsp
Plus more to taste
Black pepperBeef broth concentrate
½ tsp
Freshly ground
Paprika (sweet or smoked)
1 tbsp
The soul of the dish
Optional: Dried oregano or thymeFresh oregano seeds
½ tsp
For herbal warmth
Optional: Shredded cheddar or Parmesan
For serving
Because cheese makes everything better
Optional upgrades:
Add ½ cup frozen peas or diced bell peppers
Stir in ½ cup cooked kidney beans or corn
Top with sour cream or green onionsOnion chopper tool
tep-by-Step: How to Make Old Fashioned Goulash
Step 1: Brown the Beef
In a large pot or Dutch oven, cook ground beef over medium heat
Break it apart and cook until browned
Drain excess fat if needed
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