Mom’s Goulash Recipe
Description: I grew up with this dish and absolutely love it, and now my kids beg me to make it at least three times a month. When someone says “comfort food,” this is what pops into my head every time!
Recipe Category: One Dish Meal
Keywords: Meat, Low Cholesterol, Healthy, Kid Friendly, < 30 Mins, Stove Top, Easy, Inexpensive
Ingredients:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 pound breakfast sausage
- 1 cup macaroni
- 1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
- 1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
- Salt to taste
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 522.8
- Fat Content: 14.1g
- Saturated Fat Content: 5.1g
- Cholesterol Content: 54.8mg
- Sodium Content: 1144.1mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 71.7g
- Fiber Content: 5.5g
- Sugar Content: 9.9g
- Protein Content: 27.4g
Instructions:
| Step | Description | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boil macaroni in salted water to desired tenderness. | 8 minutes |
| 2 | While macaroni is boiling, brown ground beef and sausage together in a large skillet; drain excess fat. | 5 minutes |
| 3 | Add one can of tomato sauce to the meat mixture and let simmer until macaroni is ready (just to warm through). | 2 minutes |
| 4 | Drain macaroni and return it to the pan. | 0 minutes |
| 5 | Add the second can of tomato sauce to the meat mixture and combine with the macaroni. | 0 minutes |
| 6 | Season with salt to taste. | 0 minutes |
| 7 | Enjoy this delicious Mom’s Goulash! | 0 minutes |
Additional Notes:
- This recipe is incredibly versatile and can be customized to suit your taste preferences. Feel free to add in extra vegetables like bell peppers, onions, or mushrooms for added flavor and nutrition.
- Mom’s Goulash is perfect for meal prepping as it tastes even better the next day, making it ideal for busy weeknights or as leftovers for lunch.
- If you’re looking to reduce the fat content, you can opt for lean ground beef or turkey sausage instead. Additionally, using whole wheat macaroni can increase the fiber content of the dish.
- Serve Mom’s Goulash with a side salad or some crusty bread for a complete and satisfying meal that the whole family will love.
🍽️ Enjoy your hearty and comforting Mom’s Goulash!
