Best 8 A Weeknight Macaroni And Cheese Goulash Recipes

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If you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal that will satisfy the whole family, macaroni and cheese goulash is a great option. This classic dish is simple to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With a few simple ingredients, you can have a delicious and comforting meal on the table in no time. Whether you prefer a cheesy, creamy macaroni and cheese or a more hearty goulash, there are many variations to choose from. So grab your favorite pasta and cheese and let's get started!

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

MACARONI AND CHEESE GOULASH



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Sliced Mushrooms provide a simple addition to skillet prepared goulash made with macaroni and cheese - dinner ready in 20 minutes.

Provided by Pillsbury Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb. lean ground beef
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 (14-oz.) jar tomato pasta sauce
1 cup water
1 (7.25-oz.) pkg. macaroni and cheese dinner
1 (4.5-oz.) jar sliced mushrooms, drained
2 oz. (1/2 cup) finely shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • In large skillet, cook ground beef and onion over medium heat until beef is thoroughly cooked, stirring frequently. Drain.
  • Add pasta sauce and water; mix well. Bring to a boil. Stir in macaroni from dinner. Return to a boil. Cover; cook over medium heat for 6 to 8 minutes or until macaroni is tender and liquid is absorbed, stirring occasionally.
  • Stir in cheese powder from dinner; mix well. Stir in mushrooms. Sprinkle with Cheddar cheese; cover and cook 1 to 2 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 570, Carbohydrate 53 g, Cholesterol 90 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 5 g, Protein 35 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, ServingSize 1 3/4 Cups, Sodium 1080 mg, Sugar 16 g

EASY AMERICAN GOULASH RECIPE



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This 30-minute dinner features spiced ground beef, hearty veggies, elbow macaroni and tomato sauce garnished with a sprinkle of parmesan cheese. You'll love this Easy American Goulash Recipe!

Provided by Katerina | Easy Weeknight Recipes

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 cup chopped yellow onion
1 pound lean ground beef
3 cloves garlic, (minced)
2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
14 ounces can diced tomatoes, (undrained)
8 ounces can tomato sauce
1 ½ cups beef broth
1 ¼ cups elbow macaroni, (or gluten-free pasta alternative)
¼ cup grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan or dutch oven, drizzle olive oil and set it over medium heat.
  • Coarsely chop the onion and add to the heated oil; sauté for 1 minute.
  • Add ground beef, gently breaking up with a spatula or wooden spoon. Cook for roughly 5 to 6 minutes, or until beef is browned and no longer pink.
  • Add the minced garlic, paprika, oregano, salt and pepper. Stir to disperse evenly.
  • Stir in the canned tomatoes, tomato sauce and beef broth. Cover and bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce to a simmer for 4 minutes.
  • Add the elbow macaroni and cook uncovered for 8 to 10 minutes, or until noodles are tender.
  • Remove from heat and sprinkle with parmesan. Cover and let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 467 kcal, Carbohydrate 45 g, Protein 36 g, Fat 16 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 76 mg, Sodium 1531 mg, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 8 g, ServingSize 1 serving

A WEEKNIGHT MACARONI AND CHEESE GOULASH



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Some nights you need a budget friendly, fast hearty meal that, when paired with a salad or vegetable, will keep the family from getting take out or heading for fast food. This is an easy meal with ingredients you likely may have in the pantry, paired with meat and fresh onions. This is a kid guarantee. In our house it is perfect on sports nights or when work goes late. This is from Pillsbury's Come & Eat magazine cookbook Summer 2002. Enjoy ChefDLH

Provided by ChefDLH

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb lean ground beef
1/2 cup onion, chopped
1 (14 ounce) jar pasta sauce
1 cup water
1 (7 1/4 ounce) package macaroni & cheese dinner mix
1 (4 ounce) jar sliced mushrooms, drained (4oz or 4.5oz)
2 ounces cheddar cheese, finely shredded

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook ground beef and onion over medium heat until beef is thoroughly cooked, stirring frequently. Drain.
  • Add pasta sauce and water; mix well. Bring to a boil.
  • Stir in macaroni from macaroni and cheese dinner mix. Return to a boil.
  • Cover; cook over medium heat for 6 to 8 minutes or until macaroni is tender and liquid is absorbed, stirring occasionally.
  • Stir in cheese powder packet from macaroni and cheese dinner mix; mix well.
  • Stir in mushrooms.
  • Sprinkle with Cheddar cheese; cover and cook 1 to 2 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 558, Fat 20.9, SaturatedFat 9, Cholesterol 94.5, Sodium 1019, Carbohydrate 54, Fiber 5.2, Sugar 16.4, Protein 37

CREAMY WEEKNIGHT MACARONI AND CHEESE



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Just as quick as the boxed variety, this creamy macaroni and cheese skirts the traditional butter and flour roux with assistance from cream cheese. While the cream cheese adds an important lusciousness, it doesn't do the macaroni and cheese any favors when it comes to its flavor, so it's important to use the sharpest, tangiest Cheddar you can get your hands on. For perfectly coated noodles, make sure to cook the pasta in the sauce for a minute or two.

Provided by Alison Roman

Categories     dinner, lunch, quick, weekday, pastas, main course

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound elbows, shells, cavatappi, farfalle, fusilli or other short, tube-shaped pasta
Kosher salt
2 cups whole milk
8 ounces cream cheese, cut into 1-inch pieces
12 ounces sharp or white Cheddar, grated
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
Freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Cook pasta in a large pot of salted water until just barely al dente; drain.
  • Meanwhile, bring milk up to a simmer in a large pot. (The pot should be large enough to hold all the pasta when cooked.) Reduce heat to low, add cream cheese, and whisk until it's completely blended and no lumps remain. Add Cheddar cheese and butter, whisking until everything is completely melted. Season with salt and a generous amount of pepper.
  • Add cooked pasta and stir to coat. Continue to cook over medium-low heat until the sauce has thickened and is coating each piece of pasta nicely, 2 to 3 minutes; sauce will continue to thicken as it cools. Season again with more salt and pepper before serving.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 1114, UnsaturatedFat 19 grams, Carbohydrate 95 grams, Fat 63 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 43 grams, SaturatedFat 35 grams, Sodium 905 milligrams, Sugar 11 grams, TransFat 1 gram

WEEKNIGHT AMERICAN GOULASH



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This skillet meal is perfect for weeknight dinners-it's beefy, creamy and cheesy and packed with tomatoes and macaroni--and everyone will ask for seconds!

Provided by Katrina Wynn

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 1h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb lean ground beef (at least 80%)
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 1/2 cups beef broth
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can fire roasted diced tomatoes, undrained
1 tablespoon italian seasoning
1 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup uncooked elbow macaroni
3 ounces cream cheese, cubed
1 cup shredded monterey jack cheese (4 oz)

Steps:

  • Heat 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat; add beef and onion. Cook 7 to 9 minutes, stirring frequently, until beef is brown; drain, and return to skillet. Add garlic; cook about 1 minute or until garlic is fragrant. Stir in broth, tomato sauce, tomatoes, Italian seasoning, paprika and pepper. Heat to simmering, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat; cover and simmer about 20 minutes or until slightly thickened.
  • Stir in macaroni; cover and cook 16 to 18 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender. Stir in cream cheese until completely melted, about 3 minutes. Sprinkle with shredded cheese; top with crushed croutons.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 360.6, Fat 18.9, SaturatedFat 9.6, Cholesterol 81.5, Sodium 799.6, Carbohydrate 22.6, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 6.7, Protein 25.4

WEEKNIGHT GOULASH



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With this recipe, you can put in a full day's work, run some errands and still get dinner on the table in hardly any time. Make it extra-special by serving the meat sauce over spaetzle. -Cyndy Gerken, Naples, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 8h55m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound beef stew meat
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup beef broth
1 small onion, chopped
1/4 cup ketchup
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1-1/2 teaspoons brown sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons paprika
1/4 teaspoon ground mustard
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons water
Hot cooked egg noodles or spaetzle

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, brown beef in oil; drain. Transfer to a 1-1/2-qt. slow cooker. Combine the broth, onion, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, paprika and mustard. Pour over beef. Cover and cook on low 8-10 hours, until meat is tender., In a small bowl, combine flour and water until smooth. Gradually stir into beef mixture. Cover and cook on high until thickened, about 30 minutes longer. Serve with noodles.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 478 calories, Fat 23g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 141mg cholesterol, Sodium 1005mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 45g protein.

EASY GOULASH



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Noodles in a mild tomato sauce with ground beef and cheese, an easy weeknight meal that's also great left over. I sometimes add frozen or thawed peas to sneak in some veggies. You can really use any kind of pasta.

Provided by MollyBrook

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta     Macaroni and Cheese Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (16 ounce) package elbow macaroni
1 pound ground beef
1 (10.75 ounce) can tomato soup
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until cooked through but firm to the bite, 8 minutes; drain macaroni and return to pot.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Stir tomato soup and tomato sauce into the beef; pour into pot with macaroni and stir. Transfer macaroni mixture to a 1.5-quart baking dish; top with Cheddar cheese.
  • Bake in preheated oven until the cheese is melted, 10 to 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 495.2 calories, Carbohydrate 64.6 g, Cholesterol 57.2 mg, Fat 14.2 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 26.1 g, SaturatedFat 5.9 g, Sodium 583.8 mg, Sugar 7.1 g

AMERICAN GOULASH



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This skillet meal is perfect for weeknight dinners-it's beefy, creamy and cheesy and packed with tomatoes and macaroni--and everyone will ask for seconds!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 1/2 cups (from 32-oz carton) Progresso™ beef flavored broth
1 can (15 oz) Muir Glen™ organic tomato sauce
1 can (14.5 oz) Muir Glen™ organic fire roasted diced tomatoes, undrained
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup uncooked elbow macaroni
3 oz cream cheese, cubed
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese (4 oz)
1/2 cup flavored croutons, coarsely crushed

Steps:

  • Heat 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat; add beef and onion. Cook 7 to 9 minutes, stirring frequently, until beef is brown; drain, and return to skillet. Add garlic; cook about 1 minute or until garlic is fragrant. Stir in broth, tomato sauce, tomatoes, Italian seasoning, paprika and pepper. Heat to simmering, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat; cover and simmer about 20 minutes or until slightly thickened.
  • Stir in macaroni; cover and cook 16 to 18 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender. Stir in cream cheese until completely melted, about 3 minutes. Sprinkle with shredded cheese; top with crushed croutons.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 410, Carbohydrate 33 g, Cholesterol 80 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 24 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 850 mg, Sugar 6 g, TransFat 1 g

Tips:

  • Use a large pot or Dutch oven to make the goulash, as it will need plenty of room to simmer.
  • Brown the ground beef and sausage in a separate skillet before adding it to the goulash. This will help to develop their flavor and prevent them from becoming dry.
  • Use a variety of vegetables in your goulash, such as carrots, celery, and onions. This will add flavor and texture to the dish.
  • Season the goulash to taste with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. You can also add other spices, such as paprika, cumin, or chili powder, to taste.
  • Simmer the goulash for at least 30 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender and the flavors have melded.
  • Serve the goulash over cooked macaroni or egg noodles.
  • Top the goulash with shredded cheese, sour cream, and chopped green onions.

Conclusion:

This weeknight macaroni and cheese goulash is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a quick and easy meal. It is also a great way to use up leftover ground beef or sausage. The goulash can be made ahead of time and reheated, making it a great option for busy families. Serve it with a side of crusty bread or a green salad for a complete meal.

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