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Bowl of Southern Style Goulash with pasta, meat, and veggies

Southern Style Goulash

A comforting one-pot dish combining ground beef, tender pasta, and rich tomatoes, perfect for busy nights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Southern
Calories: 500
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 pound ground beef Browned
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced Toast for added flavor
  • 1 bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 cups elbow macaroni Or substitute with any pasta as desired
  • Salt and pepper To taste
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

Method
 

Cooking
  1. In a large pot, brown the ground beef over medium heat until fully cooked. Drain excess fat.
  2. Add the chopped onion, garlic, and bell pepper to the pot. Sauté until the vegetables are softened.
  3. Stir in the tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, and Italian seasoning.
  4. Bring the mixture to a boil.
  5. Add elbow macaroni, reduce heat to low, and cover. Cook for about 20 minutes or until macaroni is tender.
  6. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve warm.

Notes

Leftovers keep well in the fridge for 3-4 days. Freezes beautifully for up to 3 months. For a creamy twist, add a splash of heavy cream at the end.