“Homemade old fashioned beef goulash recipe with ground beef, corn, peas , garlic, onions, and more! Just like Grandma used to make!”
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A Classic Recipe for Old Fashioned Beef Goulash!
I just love a good old fashioned beef goulash recipe! You know the kind with ground beef, onions, and mixed vegetables? Well that’s the way my family and I make it!
So first things first, I make an old fashioned American style goulash. In this post, I will not be sharing a German Goulash recipe. This cheesy goulash is packed with flavor, and all the ingredients used can be found at your local grocery store, for cheap. Because this recipe is a super frugal one!
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As mentioned, I use ground beef in my goulash. However, if you’d like to use ground turkey, or even ground chicken you certainly can!
FYI, If you like this recipe, you’ll love my Baked Spaghetti Recipe as well!
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Old Fashioned Goulash
This simple homemade old fashioned goulash is made with ground beef, corn, and more! It'll warm you up and keep you full for those long winter nights!
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Ingredients
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 1/2 cup elbow macaroni uncooked
- 1 medium sized red onion diced
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 1/2 cup frozen corn
- 1/2 cup frozen peas & carrots
- 6 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tbsp worcestershire sauce
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 2 1/2 tsp seasoning salt
- 1 tsp ground black pepper
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 28 oz canned diced tomatoes in tomato juice
- 2 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef over medium heat, and drain.
- Sprinkle in the seasonings at this time, then toss in the onions, corn, and peas & carrots.
- Give everything a nice stir, then add in the tomato paste, worcestershire sauce, and tomatoes.
- Pour in the chicken broth, add in the bay leaves ,then stir.
- Add in the elbow macaroni, and stir.
- Reduce the heat from medium to low.
- Stir, then cover the pot.
- Let simmer until the pasta is tender.
- Stir the ingredients, top off with 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar.
- Place the lid back onto the pot, and turn the heat off.
- Let sit for 10 minutes.
- Serve and enjoy!
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I want to try this. What does the bay leaves do? I was going to omit them so that’s why I’m asking. If they are needed, where are they found in the store? Do the frozen peas and carrots come in a bag together? I’m sorry for all the questions.
Hi Sheila! The bay leaves add flavor, but can be omitted. You buy a bag of frozen peas & carrots together.
The bay leaves ad lots of great flavor. Find them with the spices at your grocery store. Don’t omit anything in this recipe…Rosie knows what to ad to her recipes and they are fabulous! Bay leaves are not hot…just a fragrant spice that enhances the flavor of the dish.
Hope this helps. Experiment and try new spices and you will love what you cook!
Thanks so much!
Looks delicious! I do not see how much elbow pasta to use?
Hi there! 1 1/2 cup macaroni, uncooked 🙂
It doesn’t say how much elbow macaroni to add, please let me know
1 1/2 cup uncooked elbow macaroni.
Would that be 16oz box? Thank you Rosie
Yes ma’am 🙂
Can i use vegetable broth instead?
If you choose 🙂
You said add elbow macaroni, but you didn’t say how much macaroni in the recipe
1 1/2 cup uncooked elbow macaroni.
Hi Rosie
I want to try your recipe for goulash but i didn’t see amount to use for elbow macaroni listed under “ingredients”. Should i cook first before adding to othet ingredients.
Thxs
1 1/2 cup uncooked elbow macaroni.
Rosie, this looks absolutely delicious. A recipe with easy to find ingredients and cooked in one pan….perfect! Pinned. Going on menu rotation very soon. Thanks for sharing. Have a good week.
Thanks so much Mary!
Hey Rosie Looks wonderful. How much pasta did you use?
Thanks
1 1/2 cup uncooked elbow macaroni.
Hey Rosie
Made this today and had to sub. Macaroni for BowTies but it was wonderful. Thank You so much.
I’m glad that you were able to work it out!
Hi! This sounds wonderful. Can you tell me how much elbow macaroni and do you pre-boil it before adding? Can’t wait to see the German version…
1 1/2 cup uncooked elbow macaroni.
i was trying to make this and was just wondering what the measurements are for the elbow macaroni
1 1/2 cup uncooked elbow macaroni.
Hi Rosie can I use water with a chicken or beef cube. I don’t have broth. Thanks Kenya
Hi there! Sure.
I’m sorry Rosie, but I didn’t see the amt for the macaroni and I went over the recipe and there it was. Forgive me please. I made the recipe and it turned out great.
No problem.
Looks SO darn good, except the peas and carrots.(( I’ll leave those out). Wish I had a bowl full right now! Thank you for sharing your delicious recipes.
Sister From the South,
LindY G
LOL! You can certainly leaves those out if you choose.
this is on the stove simmering now! I know I’ll love it. Thanks, Rosie! My house is smelling soooo good!
Woohoo!!! Enjoy! XOXO
Hi Rosie,
This recipe looks like what Mama used to make! Delicious and filling…with a pan of Corn Bread and Sweet Tea, you got somethin’ then, lol Thanks!
LOL!!!
Have you tried a scramble dog from Columbus Ga. DO you have a recipe.
No, I actually never heard of that one.
Would gouda cheese work in place of the sharp cheddar? I have some left over 🙂
Absolutely! 🙂
I tried it and it sure was good!! Thank you!!
Do you have an email address for questions or inquiries?
Hi Twana! Glad that you liked the recipe. I answer the comments & questions here. My email is cluttered. LOL
Just wanted to let you know how much I enjoy all your recipes, this looks like another good one and is cooking on my stove top now. Keep em coming
Thank you! Enjoy!
Looks good, like Mamaused to make. Can’t get this to print out
I tried it, it was very good but the only thing I did was cooked the macaroni to long.
Thanks for trying the recipe.
Rosie, Rosie, Rosie… You’ve done it again! I made this last night and it was delicious . My pick eating son had two plates so that’s says a lot. I followed every step and ingredients but only added a pinch of garlic (not a garlic fan). Thank you so much!
Hi Dee! I’m glad that you were able to adjust the ingredients to your taste! Thanks for trying my recipe!
Hi Rosie,
Should I use 2-2 1/2 tsp seasoning salt or just 1-2 1/2 tsp?
For best results, follow the written recipe 🙂
OMG Rosie!!! I have never tried a bad recipe from your blog. When I saw this one I knew I had to try it. I followed your recipe but the only changes I made were I used ground turkey instead of beef….and I put just a little sugar in it to offset the acidity of the tomatoes. This was amazing meal!!!!! I served it to my Husband with a side of cornbread and he can’t stop raving about it. Keep the one pot recipes coming. This will be heavy in rotation for weeknights.
Hi there! Yes, I love goulash! My husband and son love it even more than I do! I’m glad that you liked my recipe! XOXO
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You can subscribe to the list on top of my blog 🙂
In your video instructions you mentions “Cumin” as one of the ingredients but it’s not listed on the recipe any where. As I love “Cumin” in foods, how much should be added? Also, how many servings is this for? I can’t wait to try it – Looks Delicious!
It’s 1 tsp 🙂
Hi Rosey. I love this recipe. I was wondering if this can be cooked and frozen for later?
Hi Tameka! Absolutely 🙂
Hi Rosie, merry christmas i made your goulash i used italian turkey sausage it taste amazing i also made your german chocolate cake and red velvet for christmas last year it was so awesome im making it again this year and i will give your green bean casserole a try this time. Thank you for all your hard work.
Thank you so much for trying my recipe Edith!
Very easy to make and incredibly tasty! This is a new family favorite. THANK YOU!
My husband ate the whole darn pot except for a small bowl full I asked him to save for tomorrow. Hmm wonder what hés gonna make for his lunch?
I made this for dinner this evening for my dad and brother. They really enjoyed it. So did I! Thank you for such a wonderful recipe!
I made this about a month ago but I made it in the slow cooker. It came out amazing. I am going to make it again tomorrow because it was so good. Thanks for the awesome recipe 🙂
This was really good! Never ate nor made goulash before. I just faked it for my boyfriend and he never could tell. I’m telling you, girl, you are my secret ingredient!
Hi, How many servings? I have 3 big eaters. I was wanting to make this this afternoon. Thanks
It should easily serve three big eaters 🙂
Really nice and easy recipe. My daughter and I both really love it.
Honey I made this with some cornbread and now I’m having a hard time keeping my eyes open!! I love your recipes and have put several in my collection of recipes!! Very good and filling meal!! Will definitely be fixing this again!! Now if I can get rid of the Itis, I’ll be making your pasta sauce!! And packing it away in the freezer!!
Honey this was GOOD!! I made some cornbread to go with this and that was all she wrote!! I could barely keep my eyes open (the Itis)!! I’ll definitely be making this again!!
I LOVE this dish. It is regular week night meal for my family. I was thinking of switching things up a bit and making it with Mahi Mahi. Any ideas on temperature or time?
Hi Susan! I don’t have any Mahi Mahi recipes posted a this time. I apologize/
Thanks so much for sharing your recipes!!! I just made this dish today !!!
Thanks for trying my recipe! XOXO
I just made this recipe today and it was delicious.
This recipe is fantastic. My family loves it. Thanks so much.
Hi Rosie!
This was the best Goulash recipe. I made it this evening. My husband had two bowls of it. I followed it all the way. Great job on a classic dish. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks so much for trying my recipe Lashon! I’m glad that you and your hubby loved it! XOXO
This is true comfort food for me- everything in one pot. I can’t wait to make your version this week! Thanks, Rosie! ❤️
loved your recipe for goulash
Can this recipe be made with ground chicken or turkey instead of beef?? Thank you!
Absolutely.