Hearty Sunday Goulash for the Week
Make ahead classic goulash that tastes better on day two
Prep 15 min
Cook 35 min
Total 50 min
Serves 4
This hearty goulash recipe is perfect for meal prep. Made in one pot with ground beef, tomato sauce, and elbow macaroni, it tastes even better after the flavors meld overnight. Prepare it on Sunday and enjoy it as comforting dinners on day four.
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Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large yellow onion (finely chopped)
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1.5 cups water
- 1 can tomato sauce (15 ounces)
- 1 can diced tomatoes (14.5 ounces)
- 1.5 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon dried Italian seasoning
- 0.5 tablespoon seasoned salt (adjust to taste)
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 cup uncooked elbow macaroni
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook for about 3 minutes until softened.
- Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it apart until fully browned, about 5 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
- Pour in the water, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes with juices, soy sauce, Italian seasoning, seasoned salt, and bay leaves. Stir to combine and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Cover the pot and let it cook for 5 minutes, stirring once halfway through to prevent sticking.
- Add the uncooked elbow macaroni, stir well, then cover and simmer over medium-low heat for 12-15 minutes until the pasta is tender. Stir occasionally to keep the pasta from sticking.
- Remove from heat and discard the bay leaves. Let the goulash rest for a few minutes before dividing into containers for your meal prep.
Pro tip: For the best flavor, let the goulash cool slightly before refrigerating, then reheat gently to keep the pasta from overcooking.
Nutrition
This recipe works out to about 480 calories per serving. For the full breakdown, protein, carbs, and fat included, save it in the Forkful app: nutrition is calculated automatically from the ingredient list.
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