Save A comforting budget-friendly goulash featuring tender beef or turkey simmered with tomatoes spices and pasta Perfect for an easy nostalgic family meal
This is one of those recipes I loved as a child The aroma of simmering meat and spices always brings me back to cozy family dinners after busy days
Ingredients
- Beef stew meat or ground turkey: 500 g (1.1 lbs)
- Onion: 1 large finely chopped
- Garlic: 2 cloves minced
- Green bell pepper: 1 diced
- Diced tomatoes: 1 can (400 g / 14 oz)
- Tomato paste: 2 tbsp
- Pasta (elbow macaroni or rotini): 250 g (8 oz)
- Vegetable oil or olive oil: 2 tbsp
- Broth (beef or chicken): 500 ml (2 cups)
- Paprika: 1 tsp
- Dried oregano: 1 tsp
- Dried basil: 1 tsp
- Ground black pepper: ½ tsp
- Salt: 1 tsp (or to taste)
- Chili powder (optional): ½ tsp
- Fresh parsley (optional): chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Brown the Meat:
- In a large pot heat oil over medium-high Add beef or turkey and brown on all sides about 5 minutes
- Add Vegetables:
- Add onion and bell pepper sauté for 3 minutes until softened
- Stir in Garlic:
- Add garlic and cook for 1 minute
- Add Spices and Tomato Paste:
- Stir in tomato paste paprika oregano basil salt and pepper to coat meat and vegetables
- Simmer with Tomatoes and Broth:
- Pour in diced tomatoes and broth Bring to a simmer then cover and cook for 15 minutes if using turkey or 25 minutes for beef
- Add Pasta:
- Stir in pasta cover and cook for 10 minutes until pasta is done and most liquid absorbed
- Finish and Serve:
- Taste adjust seasoning and serve hot topped with fresh parsley
Save This goulash has become a favorite Sunday dinner for my family It is simple enough that kids can help and hearty enough to satisfy everyone
Required Tools
Large pot or Dutch oven wooden spoon chefs knife and cutting board make preparation easy
Allergen Information
Contains wheat from pasta and may contain soy if using certain broths Always check ingredient labels for hidden allergens
Nutritional Information
Each serving offers about 420 calories with 10 g total fat 49 g carbohydrates and 32 g protein
Save The warmth of goulash makes every meal a sentimental treat and leftovers taste even better the next day
Recipe FAQ
- → Can I substitute ground turkey with beef?
Yes, ground beef can be swapped for turkey, adjusting cooking time slightly as beef may need longer to become tender.
- → What type of pasta works best?
Short pasta like elbow macaroni or rotini holds sauce well and cooks evenly in this dish.
- → How can I add extra richness?
Adding grated cheese before serving enhances creaminess and depth of flavor.
- → Is this suitable for gluten-free diets?
Use gluten-free pasta varieties to adapt the dish perfectly for gluten-free preferences.
- → What herbs complement the flavors?
Oregano, basil, and paprika deliver classic warmth and aroma, while fresh parsley adds brightness when garnished.