The Best Goulash

Sometimes known as American chop suey, because of the way a variety of ingredients are combined in one pot, this old-fashioned goulash is a heartwarming choice and boasts lots of fantastic flavors in every mouthful. Whether you’re feeling under the weather or simply craving a hearty meal, this one ticks all the boxes.

This cozy meal pairs perfectly with your favorite movie or show and you can even enjoy it from a bowl when sitting under a blanket on the couch. Yes, it’s that kind of comfort food! Goulash recipes combine meat, vegetables, noodles, and broth. This goulash is enhanced with paprika along with a variety of carefully selected herbs for flavor.

It’s worth making a double or even triple portion of this mouthwatering goulash recipe because you just don’t get tired of it. Freeze it in portions and you can thaw one out whenever you want to eat something hearty and satisfying.

Why You’ll Love the Recipe

Goulash is such an easy dish to prepare and it’s always really good. This hearty recipe with beef, tomatoes, spices, and vegetables offers a lot of incredible flavor.

How to Serve It

Serve the goulash hot, perhaps paired with some crusty bread for mopping up those wonderful juices.

Can You Make It Ahead?

Yes, it reheats well so you can make it in advance if you like.

Storage Instructions

Goulash keeps for up to 4 days in the refrigerator and you can reheat it in a pan on the stove or in the microwave. You can also freeze it for up to 3 months and thaw overnight in the fridge.

Variations and Substitutions

The great thing about goulash is you can mix and match what goes into yours. Feel free to use another kind of meat, a different shape of pasta, other vegetables, or other spices and seasonings. Do you have some vegetables lurking in the crisper drawer? Just chop them and throw them in!

Ingredients:

• Uncooked elbow macaroni
• Ground beef
• Diced tomatoes, not drained
• Tomato sauce
• Cumin
• Yellow onion
• Frozen corn
• Diced green chilies
• Cilantro
• Salt and black pepper, to taste

How to make The Best Goulash:

Step 1. Cook the macaroni, following the instructions on the packaging and drain off the water.

Step 2. Cook the ground beef and onion in a skillet over a moderately high heat until the meat is browned all over and the onion is tender.

Step 3. Drain off the excess grease, turn down the heat, and add the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, corn, chilies, cumin, and some salt and black pepper.

Step 4. Bring to a boil and then turn the heat down and simmer for 10 minutes.

Step 5. Stir in the cooked macaroni and the cilantro and serve hot.

This goulash recipe is tasty, hearty and truly delicious. It’s so easy to make and you can chill or freeze it in portions. Feel free to experiment with the seasonings to really make it your own.

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