Old Fashioned Goulash Dish (Print)
Hearty goulash with ground meat, macaroni, and a rich tomato sauce. Perfect for cozy family meals.
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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2 lbs ground beef or turkey
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3 tsp minced garlic
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1 large yellow onion, diced
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2 ½ cups water
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½ cup beef broth
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⅓ cup olive oil
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2 15-ounce cans tomato sauce
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2 15-ounce cans diced tomatoes
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1 tbsp Italian seasoning
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1 tbsp Adobo seasoning
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3 bay leaves
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1 tbsp seasoned salt
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½ tbsp black pepper
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2 cups elbow macaroni, uncooked
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1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
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½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
# Directions:
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In a large pan, sauté the ground meat over medium-high heat until it is half cooked. Remove from heat.
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Add the garlic, onions, and olive oil to the pan. Continue cooking until the meat is fully cooked and the onions are translucent.
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Pour in the water, beef broth, tomato sauce, and diced tomatoes. Add the Italian seasoning, Adobo seasoning, bay leaves, seasoned salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
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Lower the heat, cover the pan, and allow the mixture to cook for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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Add the uncooked elbow macaroni to the skillet, stirring well to combine everything.
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Cover the pan again and let it simmer for about 30 minutes, or until the macaroni is tender.
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Once cooked, remove the bay leaves.
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Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until it is well combined.
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Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese on top just before serving.
# Notes:
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This classic goulash is a hearty one-pot meal, perfect for family dinners. Stir often while cooking to prevent the macaroni from sticking to the pan.