Old-Fashioned Goulash Goodness
Immerse yourself in the timeless flavors of Old-Fashioned Goulash Goodness. This comforting and hearty dish brings together tender beef, savory spices, and a rich tomato-based sauce to create a truly satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large yellow onion chopped
- 2 pounds lean ground beef
- 3 cloves garlic chopped
- 3 cups water
- 2 15 ounce cans tomato sauce
- 2 14.5 ounce cans diced tomatoes
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons dried Italian herb seasoning
- 1 tablespoon seasoned salt or to taste
- 3 bay leaves
- 2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
Instructions
- In a sizable Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Stir in the onion and cook for approximately 3 minutes, ensuring frequent stirring. Proceed to add the ground beef and continue cooking until the meat turns uniformly browned, which takes around 5 minutes. Then, incorporate the garlic and stir consistently for another 3 minutes.
- Incorporating a variety of flavors, begin by gently combining water, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, soy sauce, Italian seasoning, seasoned salt, and bay leaves. Allow the mixture to reach a gentle simmer, ensuring that it is covered. Let it cook for approximately 5 minutes, pausing halfway through to give it a stir.
- Incorporating the uncooked macaroni, cover the mixture and allow it to simmer over medium heat until the pasta reaches a tender consistency, typically around 11 to 13 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking. Once cooked, remove the bay leaves, take off the heat, and serve the dish.