🥘 Old-Fashioned Goulash (Grandpa’s Favorite)
🛒 Ingredients
1 lb (450g) ground beef
1 small onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups elbow macaroni (uncooked)
1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
1 can (14–15 oz) diced tomatoes (undrained)
1 ½ cups beef broth
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon paprika
Salt & black pepper to taste
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional but recommended ❤️)
👩🍳 Instructions
Brown the beef
In a large pot or deep skillet, cook ground beef and onion over medium heat until beef is browned. Drain excess grease.
Add garlic & seasoning
Stir in garlic, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook 1 minute until fragrant.
Add liquids & pasta
Pour in tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, and beef broth. Stir in uncooked macaroni.
Simmer
Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat. Cover and simmer 15–20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender.
Add cheese (optional)
Stir in shredded cheddar until melted and creamy.
Rest & serve
Let sit 5 minutes to thicken before serving.
💡 Grandma-Style Tips
Add a splash of Worcestershire sauce for deeper flavor.
Stir in a spoonful of sour cream for extra creaminess.
Tastes even better the next day!
Simple, filling, and made with pantry staples — just the kind of meal families passed down for generations ❤️
If you’d like, I can also give you a different “grandpa classic” (meatloaf, creamed chipped beef, chicken & dumplings, etc.).
