Grandma's Goulash

Ingredients

• 1 lb Ground Beef (lean; drain grease after browning)
• 1 piece Bell Pepper (diced; any color)
• 1 piece Onion (medium, diced)
• 2 tbsp Garlic Paste (store‑bought or minced fresh garlic)
• 1 can Diced Tomatoes (28 oz, no‑salt added)
• 1 can Tomato Sauce (15 oz)
• 2 tbsp Tomato Paste (concentrated)
• 1 tbsp Seasoning Sauce (e.g., Worcestershire or soy sauce)
• 1 tsp Garlic Powder
• 1 tsp Italian Seasoning
• 1 pinch Brown Sugar (optional, adds subtle sweetness)
• 1 tsp Black Pepper (freshly ground)
• 2 tsp Chicken Bouillon (or 2 bouillon cubes, dissolved in a little water)
• 2 cup Elbow Macaroni (dry, uncooked)
• to taste Salt

Instructions

1. Brown the Ground Beef

   Heat the large pot over medium‑high heat. Add the ground beef, breaking it up with the wooden spoon, and cook until fully browned, about 6‑7 minutes. Drain off all excess grease using a colander.

   Time: PT7M

2. Sauté Vegetables

   Return the pot to the stove, add the diced bell pepper and onion. Sauté, stirring frequently, for 4‑5 minutes until softened.

   Time: PT5M

3. Season the Base

   Stir in the seasoning sauce, black pepper, and garlic paste. Cook for 1‑2 minutes to let the flavors meld.

   Time: PT2M

4. Add Tomatoes and Simmer

   Pour in the canned diced tomatoes. Bring the mixture to a gentle bubble and let it simmer for about 8 minutes.

   Time: PT8M

   Temperature: medium

5. Incorporate Tomato Sauce & Paste

   Stir in the tomato sauce and tomato paste. Add garlic powder, a pinch of brown sugar, chicken bouillon, Italian seasoning, and a little more black pepper. Mix well for 2‑3 minutes.

   Time: PT3M

6. Add Uncooked Macaroni

   Add the dry elbow macaroni directly into the pot. Toss so the noodles are evenly coated with the sauce.

   Time: PT2M

7. Final Seasoning

   Add the remaining chicken bouillon, a pinch more Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and black pepper. Stir to combine.

   Time: PT1M

8. Simmer Until Noodles Are Tender

   Reduce heat to low‑medium, cover the pot, and let the goulash simmer for 10 minutes, or until the macaroni is cooked through and the sauce has thickened.

   Time: PT10M

   Temperature: low to medium

Nutrition Facts

Calories

350

Protein

15 g

Carbohydrates

45 g

Fat

10 g

Fiber

3 g