🍝 Old-Fashioned Goulash

Servings: 6–8

Ingredients

• 1½ lbs ground beef
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 cups elbow macaroni, uncooked
• 2 cans (15 oz each) tomato sauce
• 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
• 2 cups beef broth
• 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
• ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

Method

1. Heat a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and diced onion. Cook until the beef is browned and the onion is softened.
2. Drain excess grease, then add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
3. Stir in the tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
4. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
5. Stir in the uncooked elbow macaroni. Reduce the heat, cover, and simmer for 12–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is tender.
6. Remove from the heat and stir in the cheddar and mozzarella until melted and creamy.
7. Sprinkle with fresh parsley.
8. Let the goulash rest for 5 minutes, then serve hot. 🍝🧀