Old-Fashioned Goulash Classic (Print Version)
Ground beef, macaroni, peppers, tomato sauce, and spices create a cozy, nostalgic comfort meal.
# Ingredients:
→ Main Components
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900 grams ground beef
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1 large onion, finely chopped
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 green bell pepper, diced
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1 red bell pepper, diced
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250 grams elbow macaroni
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795 grams crushed tomatoes
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425 grams tomato sauce
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32 grams tomato paste
→ Herbs and Spices
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2 teaspoons paprika
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1 teaspoon dried oregano
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1 teaspoon dried basil
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Salt, to taste
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Black pepper, to taste
→ Optional Finish
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200 grams shredded cheddar cheese
# Instructions:
01 -
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it into small pieces, until well browned. Drain excess fat.
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Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet. Sauté for 2 to 3 minutes until the onion becomes translucent.
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Incorporate the diced green and red bell peppers. Cook for a further 2 to 3 minutes until peppers just begin to soften.
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Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, and tomato paste. Ensure even distribution throughout the mixture.
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Sprinkle in the paprika, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to blend the seasonings.
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Fold in the elbow macaroni, making certain all pasta is coated with the sauce.
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Reduce heat to low. Cover the skillet and allow to simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the macaroni is cooked al dente.
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If desired, scatter shredded cheddar cheese across the top in the final minutes of cooking. Cover until cheese completely melts.
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Dish out while hot for a hearty meal.
# Notes:
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For best texture, avoid overcooking the macaroni to maintain its firmness.