Goulash

Recipe Ingredients

Here are the ingredients you’ll use to make goulash.

Ground Beef: Use lean beef so it can cook together with the vegetables; then, there’s no need to drain excess fat.

Onion and Carrot: Dice vegetables into about 1/4-inch pieces, so they’ll cook evenly in the allotted time.

Diced Tomatoes: A can of whole tomatoes will work in a pinch, but you’ll need to rough chop them.

Beef Broth: Beef broth gives great flavor, but substitute with chicken broth if that’s what you have.

Elbow Macaroni: This is a one-pot pasta, so add your dry elbow macaroni right into the sauce to cook. Try other short pasta shapes, but you may need to adjust cook time.

Sour Cream: A bit of sour cream stirred in to finish gives this goulash a tangy twist. Substitute with Greek yogurt if you prefer.

Other Ingredients You’ll Need: salt, garlic powder, paprika, pepper, tomato sauce, Worcestershire sauce.

How to Make Goulash

Here’s a preview of how to make goulash. Follow the recipe for more.

1. Cook and Season the Beef and Vegetables

Cook the beef and vegetables until beef is browned. Then, add seasonings.  

2. Add Liquids

Add liquids, bring to a boil, stir in macaroni, reduce the heat, and cover.

3. Simmer the Goulash

Simmer until the pasta is cooked through, the vegetables are tender, and the sauce is thick.

4. Add Sour Cream and Serve

Turn off the heat, and stir in the sour cream to finish. Enjoy!

How to Store (and Reheat) Goulash

If you have leftover goulash, here’s how to store and reheat it.

Refrigerator

Transfer leftovers to an airtight food storage container and store in the fridge for up to 4 days. Refrigerate any leftovers within 2 hours of serving. 

Reheating

To reheat on the stovetop, add goulash to a saucepan and heat over medium-low heat until steaming and at least 165°F (use a food thermometer).

To reheat in the microwave, heat, covered with a microwave-safe cover or plate, on Medium-High for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring halfway through, until steaming.