Hearty Beef Goulash
A comforting and flavorful beef goulash that's perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 pounds ground beef, 80% lean/20% fat
- 3 teaspoons minced garlic
- 3 cups water or beef broth
- 2 cans (15 ounces each) tomato sauce
- 2 cans (14.5 ounces each) diced tomatoes
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
- 3 pieces bay leaves
- 2 cups elbow macaroni, penne, or shell pasta
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese optional topping
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef until browned, about 8-10 minutes. Drain excess fat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for 2-3 minutes.
- Pour in water, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, soy sauce, Italian seasoning, seasoned salt, and bay leaves. Stir well, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes.
- Add the pasta to the skillet, stir, cover, and simmer for an additional 15 minutes.
- Turn off the heat, remove the bay leaves, and sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese before serving.
Notes
For a cheesy finish, sprinkle some shredded cheddar on top before serving. No alcoholic drinks allowed, please substitute with a non-alcoholic option.