Classic Beef Goulash (Print-Friendly Version)
A warm mix of ground beef, macaroni, tomato sauce, and cheddar baked until bubbly and golden.
# Ingredients List:
→ Pasta
01 -
450 g elbow macaroni
→ Meat
02 -
900 g ground beef
→ Veggies & Flavors
03 -
1 medium onion, finely diced
04 -
3 garlic cloves, minced
→ Sauce & Spices
05 -
15 ml Worcestershire sauce
06 -
2 cans (2 x 425 g) tomato sauce
07 -
2 cans (2 x 411 g) petite diced tomatoes
08 -
22 ml Italian herbs
09 -
10 g salt
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2.5 g black pepper
→ Cheese
11 -
120 g shredded cheddar
# Detailed Cooking Steps:
01 -
Set your oven to 175 degrees Celsius.
02 -
Boil a big pot of water. Cook macaroni just shy of the package time by about 3 minutes. Drain and keep it ready.
03 -
Heat a large pan on high. Toss in the ground beef and diced onion. Break the beef apart and cook for around 6 to 7 minutes till it's nicely browned. Pour off extra fat.
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Mix in the minced garlic and cook till it smells good, about a minute.
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Pour Worcestershire, tomato sauce, and diced tomatoes into the pan. Stir well so everything blends together.
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Stir in Italian herbs, salt, and pepper. Taste and tweak the flavors if you want.
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Gently mix the cooked macaroni and cheddar into the sauce until combined.
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If your pan can go in the oven, pop it in for 20 to 25 minutes until bubbly and the cheese melts. If not, move everything to a baking dish first.
# Helpful Hints:
01 -
Feel free to spice it up with red pepper flakes. You can swap ground beef with turkey or sausage if you want.