Old Fashioned Goulash - My Incredible Recipes (2024)

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Have you ever tried American Goulash before? It’s probably my most favorite meal to prepare!

I completely ADORE pasta in pretty much any shape or form as it is and this recipe is sure to become a favorite in your house!

It tastes INCREDIBLE, no pun intended. Its very easy to throw together and it is wonder with a side of cornbread or biscuits!

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To make it even better? It’s super easy too! You don’t have to spend too much time in the kitchen to make this meal for your family. You can eat it as is or top it with cheese as I have done with my personal bowl! If you are a cheese-loving family like we are, you can serve the old fashioned goulash with shredded parmesan cheese.

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Its perfect for dinner or if you need to feed a crowd! This is a ultra simple one-pot, stove top dinner made of seasoned meat, tomatoes and noodles and it always manages to hit the spot.

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You will have many, many happy tummies after this one. This recipe has been on my food blog for recipes and it is my #1 most visited and raved about recipe. It has over 200 Million views on its recipe video on my Facebook page!

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It has so much flavor and with being one of my daughter and husbands favorite meals its made often in our home!

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It pairs perfectly with a salad (thats usually what we have with it)

What It Goulash?

Many people when they hear “Goulash” think of the version that originated in Hungary hundreds of years ago, it is one of their most popular dishes to this day. This Old Fashioned goulash is the american version so it is essentially a soup made with meat, tomatoes and noodles. That is the version we know and love here in America.Goulash is a very economical meal for anyone.

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I have literally made this about 3 times this month as it is, the family can’t get enough of this delicious pot of YUM!

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See! Dinner doesnt have to always be difficult!

Even though goulash is considered a type soup by some people, I like mine thicker so that it is more of a pasta . If you like yours more like a soup, just simply increase the beef broth by 1 cup.

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Trust me, right after that pic right there,

that forkful went right into my mouth! LOL

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You can use any type of pasta that you would like but the elbows just work well with this one!

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Depending on where you are from, some people call it America Chop Suey!

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This is such an old, old recipe, its super hearty and simple to throw together!

Its comfort food at its best!

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No matter what you call it- its mouthwatering delicious. This Old fashioned goulash recipe makes a big enough batch to leave plenty of leftovers! It reheats wonderfully, making it great for lunches throughout the week. The leftovers will last in the fridge for up to 5 days, but it’s so yummy that you’ll likely finish it by before then.

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Old Fashioned Goulash!

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs ground beef or turkey
  • 3 tsp minced garlic
  • 1 large Yellow onion diced
  • 2 1/2 cups water
  • 1/2 cup beef broth
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 2 15-ounce cans tomato sauce
  • 2 15-ounce cans diced tomatoes
  • 1 T Italian seasoning
  • 1 T Adobo Seasoning
  • 3 bay leaves
  • 1 T seasoned salt
  • 1/2 T black pepper
  • 2 cups elbow macaroni uncooked
  • 1 cup shredded Mozzarella Cheese
  • 1/2 Cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese

Instructions

  • In a large pan, saute your ground meat in skillet over medium-high heat until HALF cooked, remove from heat.

  • Add garlic, onions, olive oil & until meat is fully cooked.

  • Add water and broth, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, italian seasoning, bay leaves, and seasoned salt, pepper and adobo seasoning. Mix well.

  • Lower heat and cover – allow to cook for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

  • Add in the uncooked elbow macaroni to the skillet, stir well until everything is combined

  • Cover once again and allow to simmer for about 30 minutes

  • Once cooked, remove the bay leaves

  • Add only the cheddar cheese and mix until combined

  • Add mozzarella right before serving

  • ENJOY!

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FAQs

What is the difference between American and traditional goulash? ›

American goulash is a one-pot dish of ground beef, pasta (often elbow macaroni), tomatoes and cheese. Sometimes it includes paprika, like its Hungarian counterpart. Since American goulash calls for ground beef, it cooks much faster than Hungarian goulash which relies on low-and-slow cooking to render the beef tender.

What is original goulash made of? ›

The basic ingredients include onions, peppers, tomatoes, meat, paprika, caraway seeds, potatoes and homemade noodles (csipetke). Wine, carrots and other ingredients are optional and reflect regional and family variations. Excepting paprikás, the Hungarian stews do not rely on flour or roux for thickening.

What is goulash called in America? ›

American goulash, sometimes called slumgullion, American Chop Suey, or even Beef-a-Roni, is an American comfort-food dish popular in the Midwest and South.

What is the difference between Hungarian and American goulash? ›

Hungarian Goulash is a thick meat and vegetable stew with a broth that's heavily seasoned with paprika, while American Goulash is a quick dish made from ground beef, tomato sauce, herbs, and elbow macaroni noodles. It also goes by the name of American Chop Suey.

What is the difference between Austrian and Hungarian goulash? ›

Goulash became popular in Austria during the Austro-Hungarian Monarchy. Of course, the Austrians modified it to make it their own. They took out the carrots and potatoes from the stew. However, they did not change the two most important ingredients: sweet Hungarian paprika and lots of onions.

What are the two types of goulash? ›

Hungarian goulash and American goulash. Hungarian goulash is a thick soup with meat and vegetables, usually seasoned with paprika. American goulash is very different. It generally has tomato sauce, macaroni and beef.

What do you serve with goulash? ›

Serve up a hearty goulash for the ultimate comforting stew on winter nights. Searching for the perfect accompaniment? Try mashed potato, dumplings or your favourite veg.

What does Hungarian goulash taste like? ›

Hungarian goulash is very similar to beef stew, but there are some differences. While a typical stew consists of slow braising chunks of meat with root vegetables in a seasoned broth, goulash uses spices such as caraway, cumin, paprika, and peppers which really enhance and alter the flavor from a classic beef stew.

What is ASA goulash? ›

Asa Goulash is deep fried fish served in a spicy sauce. with tomato, onions and other vegetables and usually. eaten with injera.

How do you tenderize beef goulash? ›

Sprinkle over 1 teaspoon of bicarbonate of soda and rub it into the meat with your hands. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes. Rinse the beef in cold water to remove the bicarb. Pat dry with paper towels and use as per your recipe.

Are beefaroni and goulash the same thing? ›

This easy, one-pot American Goulash (aka Beefaroni) is the epitome of comfort food and a meal the entire family will love! It starts with a flavorful homemade meat sauce, then macaroni noodles cooked in the sauce, and finished with a sprinkle of cheese.

What's the difference between goulash and beefaroni? ›

Beefaroni: Thicker sauce that includes tomato sauce/paste, a hint of cream, and chopped onions. Goulash/American Chops Suey: Includes diced tomatoes, onions, peppers, celery, and no creamy element to the sauce. (It is also a One Pot recipe.)

What is the difference between goulash and goulash? ›

American goulash is more of a pasta and ground beef dish

A comfort classic in the U.S., American goulash bears little relation to its Hungarian predecessor. Chunks of beef or pork are replaced by ground meat, drowned in a tomato sauce over macaroni.

Why is it called American goulash? ›

American goulash is usually referred to in the midwestern and southern United States as simply "goulash". As a descendant, of sorts, of Hungarian goulash, the only real connection seems to be the name, and the inclusion of beef and paprika.

How many different types of goulash are there? ›

As a result, there are countless goulash variations, such as pork goulash, and even goulash made with chicken or turkey. What is Goulash Soup? It's like goulash but with the consistency of soup instead of stew. You simply add more liquid (meat or chicken broth or water).

What's the difference between American chop suey and goulash? ›

American chop suey is an American pasta casserole made with ground beef, macaroni and a seasoned tomato sauce, found in the cuisine of New England and other regions of the United States. Outside New England it is sometimes called American goulash or Johnny Marzetti, among other names.

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