Hearty Classic Goulash Dish (Printable Version)
A comforting mix of ground beef, macaroni, tomato sauce, and cheddar cheese baked to bubbly perfection.
# Ingredients Required:
→ Pasta
01 -
450 grams elbow macaroni
→ Meat
02 -
900 grams ground beef
→ Vegetables & Aromatics
03 -
1 medium onion, finely chopped
04 -
3 cloves garlic, minced
→ Sauce & Seasonings
05 -
15 milliliters Worcestershire sauce
06 -
2 cans (2 x 425 grams) tomato sauce
07 -
2 cans (2 x 411 grams) petite diced tomatoes
08 -
22 milliliters Italian seasoning
09 -
10 grams salt
10 -
2.5 grams ground black pepper
→ Cheese
11 -
120 grams shredded cheddar cheese
# Guide to Cooking:
01 -
Preheat the oven to 175 degrees Celsius.
02 -
Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook the elbow macaroni for approximately 3 minutes less than package instructions. Drain and set aside.
03 -
In a large skillet over high heat, add ground beef and finely chopped onion. Break apart the beef and cook for 6 to 7 minutes until browned. Drain excess fat.
04 -
Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
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Add Worcestershire sauce, tomato sauce, and diced tomatoes to the skillet, stirring to combine evenly.
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Mix in Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning as preferred.
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Fold the cooked macaroni and shredded cheddar cheese into the sauce mixture.
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If the skillet is oven-safe, place it directly in the oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes until the mixture is bubbly and cheese has melted. Otherwise, transfer to a casserole dish before baking.
# Extra Suggestions:
01 -
Adjust seasonings to taste and consider adding red pepper flakes for a spicier variation. Ground beef can be substituted with ground turkey or sausage.