Description
Grandma’s Goulash is the ultimate comfort food—rich, savory, and nostalgic. With tender chunks of beef, hearty macaroni, colorful vegetables, and a tomato-based sauce full of depth, it’s a one-pot meal that warms the soul. Ideal for weeknights or weekend gatherings, this goulash gets better with time and makes delicious leftovers.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large yellow onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 orange or yellow bell pepper, chopped
1.5 pounds beef chuck roast or stew meat, cut into small cubes
2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon salt
0.5 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon tomato paste
15 oz can diced tomatoes
15 oz can crushed tomatoes
2 cups beef broth
1.5 cups elbow macaroni
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon sugar (optional)
Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add diced onions and sauté for 3–4 minutes until softened.
2. Stir in garlic and chopped bell peppers. Cook for 2–3 minutes until fragrant.
3. Push vegetables to the side and add beef cubes. Sear until browned on all sides, about 5–7 minutes.
4. Stir in paprika, oregano, salt, black pepper, and tomato paste. Let cook for 1–2 minutes.
5. Add Worcestershire sauce, diced tomatoes, crushed tomatoes, and beef broth. Stir to combine and scrape the bottom of the pot.
6. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 45–60 minutes until the beef is tender.
7. Meanwhile, cook macaroni in a separate pot until al dente. Drain and set aside.
8. Stir cooked macaroni into the stew. Simmer uncovered for 5–10 minutes to blend flavors.
9. Taste and adjust seasoning. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.
Notes
Calories: 410
Protein: 28g
Carbohydrates: 33g
Fiber: 4g
Sugar: 6g
Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Unsaturated Fat: 11g
Trans Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 75mg
Sodium: 580mg
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: goulash, grandma's goulash, beef goulash