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Beef Goulash Incredibly Delicious and Easy

Beef Goulash Incredibly Delicious and Easy

Can I use a different type of meat instead of ground beef?
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 405
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 2 pounds of ground beef
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 pinch of cayenne pepper, or to taste
  • 2 tablespoons paprika
  • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 (15 ounces) can of diced tomatoes
  • 1 (24 ounces) jar of marinara sauce
  • 1 cup of water
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 cups elbow macaroni
  • ¼ cup chopped Italian parsley
  • 1 cup shredded white Cheddar cheese (optional)

Method
 

  1. Heat oil in a pot over medium-high heat. Add onion and ground beef. Cook, breaking the meat into small pieces, until browned, about 5 minutes. Cook and stir until liquid is evaporated, 3 to 5 minutes more. Add garlic, salt, black pepper, cayenne, paprika, Italian seasoning, and bay leaves.
  2. Cook and stir until flavors come together for about 3 minutes. Pour in chicken broth, diced tomatoes, marinara sauce, and 1 cup of water and pour it into the pot. Add soy sauce, stir, and bring soup to a simmer. Reduce heat to medium and simmer to let flavors intensify for about 30 minutes.
  3. Increase heat to medium-high and bring soup to a simmer. Add macaroni; simmer, stirring occasionally, until just barely tender, about 12 minutes. Check for doneness after 10 minutes.
  4. Remove goulash from heat. Discard bay leaves; stir in parsley and Cheddar cheese. Taste and season as desired.
  5. Enjoy my Beef Goulash Incredibly Delicious and Easy!
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Notes

Storage & Meal Prep
Refrigerator: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days.
Freezer: Freeze in a sealed container for up to 2-3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge.
Reheat: Warm in a skillet over medium heat, in the microwave, or in a 350°F oven until heated through.