“Homemade old fashioned goulash recipe with ground beef, corn, peas , garlic, onions, and more! Just like Grandma used to make!”
I just love a good old fashioned 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 a 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!
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 Recipe
This simple homemade goulash recipe is made with ground beef, corn, and more! It'll warm you up and keep you full for those long winter nights!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
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!
Shelia says
July 8, 2017 at 10:32 pmI 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.
Rosie says
July 8, 2017 at 11:23 pmHi Sheila! The bay leaves add flavor, but can be omitted. You buy a bag of frozen peas & carrots together.
Judy says
July 9, 2017 at 6:33 amThe 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!
Rosie says
July 9, 2017 at 3:57 pmThanks so much!
Sophia says
July 9, 2017 at 4:01 amLooks delicious! I do not see how much elbow pasta to use?
Rosie says
July 9, 2017 at 3:55 pmHi there! 1 1/2 cup macaroni, uncooked 🙂
Linda Casserly says
July 9, 2017 at 4:31 amIt doesn’t say how much elbow macaroni to add, please let me know
Rosie says
July 9, 2017 at 3:56 pm1 1/2 cup uncooked elbow macaroni.
linda sue says
September 11, 2017 at 3:40 pmWould that be 16oz box? Thank you Rosie
Rosie says
September 11, 2017 at 3:55 pmYes ma’am 🙂
Gina Williams says
July 9, 2017 at 5:01 amCan i use vegetable broth instead?
Rosie says
July 9, 2017 at 3:56 pmIf you choose 🙂
Patricia A Hill says
July 9, 2017 at 6:20 amYou said add elbow macaroni, but you didn’t say how much macaroni in the recipe
Rosie says
July 9, 2017 at 3:56 pm1 1/2 cup uncooked elbow macaroni.
Shirlene Finley says
July 9, 2017 at 6:46 amHi 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
Rosie says
July 9, 2017 at 3:57 pm1 1/2 cup uncooked elbow macaroni.
Mary says
July 9, 2017 at 6:57 amRosie, 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.
Rosie says
July 9, 2017 at 3:57 pmThanks so much Mary!
Deborah Branch says
July 9, 2017 at 7:02 amHey Rosie Looks wonderful. How much pasta did you use?
Thanks
Rosie says
July 9, 2017 at 3:58 pm1 1/2 cup uncooked elbow macaroni.
Deborah Branch says
July 10, 2017 at 1:29 pmHey Rosie
Made this today and had to sub. Macaroni for BowTies but it was wonderful. Thank You so much.
Rosie says
July 10, 2017 at 8:37 pmI’m glad that you were able to work it out!
Diane says
July 9, 2017 at 7:43 amHi! 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…
Rosie says
July 9, 2017 at 3:58 pm1 1/2 cup uncooked elbow macaroni.
Lawanda says
July 9, 2017 at 10:10 ami was trying to make this and was just wondering what the measurements are for the elbow macaroni
Rosie says
July 9, 2017 at 3:58 pm1 1/2 cup uncooked elbow macaroni.
Kenya says
July 9, 2017 at 10:53 amHi Rosie can I use water with a chicken or beef cube. I don’t have broth. Thanks Kenya
Rosie says
July 9, 2017 at 3:59 pmHi there! Sure.
Patricia A Hill says
July 9, 2017 at 1:41 pmI’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.
Rosie says
July 9, 2017 at 4:00 pmNo problem.
LindY G Sherrod says
July 9, 2017 at 4:10 pmLooks 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
Rosie says
July 9, 2017 at 4:14 pmLOL! You can certainly leaves those out if you choose.
elle says
July 9, 2017 at 5:35 pmthis is on the stove simmering now! I know I’ll love it. Thanks, Rosie! My house is smelling soooo good!
Rosie says
July 9, 2017 at 5:53 pmWoohoo!!! Enjoy! XOXO
Grace says
July 10, 2017 at 2:44 amHi 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!
Rosie says
July 10, 2017 at 7:33 amLOL!!!
ED says
July 10, 2017 at 7:34 amHave you tried a scramble dog from Columbus Ga. DO you have a recipe.
Rosie says
July 10, 2017 at 7:45 amNo, I actually never heard of that one.
Twana says
July 10, 2017 at 3:13 pmWould gouda cheese work in place of the sharp cheddar? I have some left over 🙂
Rosie says
July 10, 2017 at 8:39 pmAbsolutely! 🙂
Twana says
July 10, 2017 at 8:49 pmI tried it and it sure was good!! Thank you!!
Do you have an email address for questions or inquiries?
Rosie says
July 10, 2017 at 9:17 pmHi Twana! Glad that you liked the recipe. I answer the comments & questions here. My email is cluttered. LOL
Sonia says
July 10, 2017 at 7:50 pmJust 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
Rosie says
July 10, 2017 at 8:40 pmThank you! Enjoy!
Cookie says
July 11, 2017 at 11:19 amLooks good, like Mamaused to make. Can’t get this to print out
Cynthia says
July 17, 2017 at 4:56 pmI tried it, it was very good but the only thing I did was cooked the macaroni to long.
Rosie says
July 18, 2017 at 9:52 amThanks for trying the recipe.
Dee says
July 20, 2017 at 6:15 amRosie, 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!
Rosie says
July 20, 2017 at 9:39 amHi Dee! I’m glad that you were able to adjust the ingredients to your taste! Thanks for trying my recipe!
Jackie says
July 20, 2017 at 10:50 amHi Rosie,
Should I use 2-2 1/2 tsp seasoning salt or just 1-2 1/2 tsp?
Rosie says
July 20, 2017 at 11:14 amFor best results, follow the written recipe 🙂
Style4Curves says
July 20, 2017 at 5:53 pmOMG 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.
Rosie says
July 20, 2017 at 6:12 pmHi 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
Ramona says
August 30, 2017 at 4:26 pmRecipe Was Great and would like To Be Put On Your Email List Thank You
Rosie says
August 30, 2017 at 7:48 pmYou can subscribe to the list on top of my blog 🙂
Janet says
October 19, 2017 at 7:35 amIn 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!
Rosie says
October 19, 2017 at 1:06 pmIt’s 1 tsp 🙂
Tameka says
October 23, 2017 at 7:34 amHi Rosey. I love this recipe. I was wondering if this can be cooked and frozen for later?
Rosie says
October 23, 2017 at 7:38 amHi Tameka! Absolutely 🙂
Edith says
November 29, 2017 at 4:00 amHi 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.
Rosie says
November 29, 2017 at 6:46 pmThank you so much for trying my recipe Edith!
ac says
August 17, 2018 at 5:55 amVery easy to make and incredibly tasty! This is a new family favorite. THANK YOU!
Cookie H says
October 27, 2018 at 9:16 amMy 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?
TeacherMRW says
November 23, 2018 at 4:58 pmI 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!
Miranda says
November 26, 2018 at 3:12 pmI 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 🙂