Description
A classic comfort food dish made with ground beef, elbow macaroni, and a zesty tomato sauce, perfect for family dinners and potlucks.
Ingredients
- 1 pound elbow macaroni
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 (15 oz) cans tomato sauce
- 2 (14.5 oz) cans petit diced tomatoes
- 1 1/2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
Instructions
- In a large pot, cook the elbow macaroni according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In the same pot, brown the ground beef over medium heat until fully cooked; drain excess fat.
- Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the pot, cooking until the onion is translucent.
- Stir in the Worcestershire sauce, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer and let it cook for about 10 minutes.
- Add the cooked macaroni to the pot and mix well.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese on top and let it melt before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider adding diced bell peppers or mushrooms. To make it cheesy, mix cheese into the goulash before serving, not just on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American