Description
This Goulash Casserole recipe is a comforting and hearty dish that combines tender elbow macaroni, flavorful ground beef, and a rich tomato-based sauce, all baked together with a generous layer of melted cheddar cheese. It’s a perfect family-friendly meal for any night of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
Ground Beef Mixture:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small onion (chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Pasta and Sauce:
- 2 cups elbow macaroni (uncooked)
- 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Garnish:
- Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Cook Pasta: Cook elbow macaroni until al dente, then drain.
- Prepare Beef Mixture: Brown ground beef and onion, add garlic, then stir in tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, seasonings, salt, and pepper. Simmer.
- Combine and Bake: Mix in cooked pasta, transfer to baking dish, top with cheddar cheese, and bake until bubbly and golden.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley, if desired, and serve warm.
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey or sausage for the beef.
- For added veggies, include diced bell peppers, mushrooms, or zucchini.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: about 1½ cups
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 43 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
