goulash

Name: Goulash
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 lb. - ground beef; 1-1/4 cups - elbow macaroni, uncooked; 1/2 - of one large onion, finely chopped; 2-3 cloves - garlic, minced (or use 1 tsp garlic powder); A few dash(es) lawry's seasoning salt; A few dash(es) black pepper; 1/4 tsp. - red pepper flakes; 1/2 tsp. - dried italian seasoning; 2-1/2 cups - hunts spaghetti sauce or pasta sauce; Optional: - dried parsley flakes, add according to taste; Optional: - kraft grated parmesan cheese, add desired amount

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Cindi Marie Bauer

Marshfield, WI

Updated on Nov 10, 2025

This Goulash is not only quick and easy to make, but it's also very satisfying. I make my Goulash with Hunt's Garlic & Herb Spaghetti Sauce. I do add red pepper flakes, which gives this Goulash a 'bit of a kick'. It's comfort food at it's best!

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method Stove Top

yield 4 - 5

Ingredients

1 lb. - ground beef
1-1/4 cups - elbow macaroni, uncooked
1/2 - of one large onion, finely chopped
2-3 cloves - garlic, minced (or use 1 tsp garlic powder)
A few dash lawry's seasoning salt
A few dash black pepper
1/4 tsp. - red pepper flakes
1/2 tsp. - dried italian seasoning
2-1/2 cups - hunts spaghetti sauce or pasta sauce
Optional: - dried parsley flakes, add according to taste
Optional: - kraft grated parmesan cheese, add desired amount

How To Make goulash

Step 1

In a large deep skillet, add the ground beef, onion, and garlic.

Step 2

Season the beef mixture with the seasoned salt & black pepper.
Step 3

(While the beef mixture is browning, start cooking the macaroni according to package directions. I cooked mine for 9 minutes.)
Step 4

Once the beef mixture is done cooking, drain off any excess grease.
Step 5

Place the beef mixture back in the skillet, and then add the red pepper flakes, Italian seasoning, and the pasta sauce. Simmer over low heat while you finish cooking the macaroni; stirring the meat sauce frequently.
Step 6

When the macaroni is done cooking, drain it, then add it to the meat sauce, and finishing heating it through.
Step 7

Once heated through; sprinkle on a bit of dried parsley flakes.
Step 8

Serve immediately, and top with a bit of grated parmesan cheese.
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Nutrition Facts

(per serving*)

calories: 815kcal, carbohydrates: 100g, cholesterol: 86mg, fat: 28g, fiber: 7g, protein: 41g, saturated fat: 12g, sodium: 1399mg, sugar: 9g, unsaturated fat: 15g

*Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Nutrition information is estimated.

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