Paula Deen Goulash Recipe
If you love warm and comforting meals, this Paula Deen Goulash Recipe is perfect for you.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 can 15 oz tomato sauce
- 1 can 14 oz diced tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
Cook the Pasta
- Boil salted water in large pot. Add elbow macaroni. Cook until just tender. Drain and set aside.
Brown the Beef
- Heat skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef. Cook until brown and no longer pink.
Add Onion and Garlic
- Add chopped onion and minced garlic. Cook for five minutes until soft and fragrant.
Drain Excess Fat
- Remove extra grease from skillet carefully. This keeps the dish from becoming too oily.
Add Tomato Sauce
- Pour in tomato sauce and diced tomatoes. Stir well to combine everything evenly.
Add Seasonings
- Add Worcestershire sauce, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt and pepper. Mix thoroughly for balanced flavor.
Add Beef Broth
- Pour in beef broth slowly. Stir gently and bring mixture to gentle simmer.
Simmer the Sauce
- Cover skillet and simmer for 15 minutes. This helps flavors blend beautifully.
Add Cooked Pasta
- Add drained macaroni into sauce mixture. Stir carefully so pasta gets fully coated.
Add Cheese
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top. Stir until cheese melts into sauce.
Final Simmer
- Let everything cook together for five more minutes. Sauce should thicken nicely.
Serve Warm
- Turn off heat. Serve hot and enjoy this comforting homemade goulash.
Notes
- Use ground turkey instead of beef for lighter version.
- Add bell peppers for extra color and nutrition.
- Use mozzarella for extra cheesy texture.
- Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for heat.
- Simmer longer for deeper flavor.
- Use whole wheat pasta for healthier option.