One Pot Easy Goulash
One Pot Easy Goulash is an easy-to-make dinner recipe that comes together in under 20 minutes - wow! This ground beef goulash recipe is a hearty and comforting way to end any day on a great note. Made in the traditional Hungarian style with paprika, this delicious one pot meal will have your taste buds excited at first bite. You may have had different versions of this classic meal, and all are delicious in their own respect, however, we prefer goulash made with ground beef (or turkey), tomato and tomato sauce, pasta, and a variety of herbs and spices. Enjoy this tasty soup with a chunk of toasty bread, and soak up some comfort.
Notes
*Goulash, a word usually used for a Hungarian stew, contains a generous amount of paprika giving the sauce a rusty red hue and a nice depth of flavor. The spice, which is made of ground red peppers, comes in various levels of heat, depending on if it was made from sweet or hot peppers. Our tasters preferred this amount of sweet paprika for a very slight warmth. Experiment with the paprika in your cabinet to get the amount of flavor you enjoy.
For even more goulash recipes to warm up with, try our collection, Awesome Recipes for Goulash: 23 Cozy & Cheap Eats.
Serves6
Cooking Time20 min
Cooking MethodSkillet
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pound lean ground beef or turkey
- 1 medium onion, chopped (about 1 cup)
- 2 clove fresh garlic, finely minced
- 1 tablespoon paprika (see note)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- fresh ground pepper
- 8 ounce elbow pasta or similar shape and size
- 1 (14-1/2-ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce
Instructions
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Saut meat and onion in a dutch oven over medium high heat until lightly browned, about 7 minutes.
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Add garlic, paprika, salt and pepper and stir and cook 2 more minutes.
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Add the pasta, tomatoes and tomato sauce. Lower heat to medium, cover and continue to cook for about 10 minutes. Test to see that pasta is completely cooked.