Old Fashioned Goulash Classic (Print Version)
Tender pasta in a savory beef and tomato sauce for a heartwarming, nostalgic one-pot meal everyone will love.
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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8 ounces (about 2 cups) elbow macaroni
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1.5 pounds ground beef
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1 large onion, diced
→ Seasonings
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Garlic salt to taste
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Black pepper to taste
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Chili powder to taste
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Hot sauce to taste
→ Tomato Base
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2 cans (14.5 ounces each) whole stewed tomatoes, with juices
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2 tablespoons ketchup
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Tomato juice as needed
# Steps:
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Boil macaroni in a large pot of salted water according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
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In a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat, cook ground beef with diced onion until meat is browned and onions are softened. Drain excess fat.
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Sprinkle beef mixture with garlic salt, black pepper, chili powder, and desired amount of hot sauce. Stir well to combine.
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In a bowl, crush whole stewed tomatoes with a potato masher. Add crushed tomatoes and juices, along with ketchup, to the skillet. Stir thoroughly.
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Fold drained macaroni into the beef and tomato mixture, ensuring noodles are evenly coated.
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Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Add tomato juice if a saucier consistency is desired or to moisten leftovers.
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Serve hot, garnished with additional seasonings if desired.
# Notes:
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For optimal texture, avoid overcooking pasta before combining with the sauce.