Best 6 Cheesy Goulash Recipes

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Cheesy goulash, a hearty and comforting dish, originated in Hungary and is popular across Europe. This classic casserole features tender beef, pasta, and a creamy, flavorful sauce made with rich cheese, aromatic spices, and paprika. Whether you're seeking a warm and satisfying meal for a chilly evening or a delightful dish to share with loved ones, cheesy goulash is sure to tantalize your taste buds. Let's embark on a culinary journey and discover the best recipe for this delectable dish, ensuring a memorable dining experience.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

GOULASH RECIPE



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Old-fashioned Goulash is an easy cheesy family favorite! It's the perfect go-to for any night of the week.

Provided by Lil' Luna

Categories     Main Course

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 lbs ground beef
3 tsp minced garlic
3 c water
2 cans tomato sauce (15 oz cans)
2 cans diced tomatoes (15 oz cans)
3 bay leaves
3 TB soy sauce
1 tsp seasoned salt
2 TB Italian seasoning
2 c elbow macaroni (uncooked)
1 c shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Saute ground beef in skillet over medium-high heat until cooked. Drain. Add garlic and saute for about 5 minutes. Add water, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, bay leaves, soy sauce, and seasoned salt. Stir well. Cover and allow to cook for 15-20 minutes.
  • Add the uncooked elbow macaroni to skillet, stir well, return the lid and simmer for about 30 minutes. Turn off heat, remove the bay leaves, and add 1 cup of cheddar cheese right before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 542 kcal, Carbohydrate 41 g, Protein 31 g, Fat 28 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, Cholesterol 95 mg, Sodium 2457 mg, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 10 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CHEESY AMERICAN GOULASH



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Classic American ground beef goulash casserole with a cheesy kick like the lunchroom ladies made-great comfort food. Also known as American Chop Suey, chili mac, or just goulash, this easy dinner recipe will become a standard at your home.

Provided by Dan Mikesell AKA DrDan

Categories     Main Course

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound ground beef
1 pound dry pasta (about 2 cups)
1 onion (small or 1/2 medium )
2 cloves garlic
15 oz tomato sauce
14 1/2 oz diced tomatoes
1 teaspoon basil
2 teaspoon seasoning salt (I used Lowery's)
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350° convection or 375° conventional. And heat water and start cooking 1 pound of pasta.
  • Start brown 1 pound of ground beef over medium-high heat.
  • Chop one small or 1/2 medium onion. Add the onion to the ground beef about 5 minutes into cooking, and Add two cloves of minced or crushed garlic to the burger the last few minutes of cooking the ground beef. Drain when done cooking.
  • Prep a 2 1/2 quart baking dish with PAM.
  • To the baking dish, add one 15 oz can tomato sauce, 14 1/2 oz diced tomatoes, one teaspoon basil, two teaspoon seasoning salt (I used Lowery's), 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Mix well.
  • Add the ground beef along with the pasta and mix well.
  • Stir in 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese.
  • Top with 1/2 cup mozzarella.
  • Bake until golden brown-about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 351 kcal, Carbohydrate 17 g, Protein 29 g, Fat 19 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Cholesterol 91 mg, Sodium 716 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 6 g, ServingSize 1 serving

GOULASH



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Not to be confused with the Hungarian dish of paprika-spiced stewed meat and vegetables, this American version of goulash, also referred to as "slumgullion," is made with ground beef and pasta. The beef is cooked down with plenty of aromatics and spices and combined with tomatoes, pasta, and cheese to create the perfect comfort meal. We added paprika to the dish in a nod to its Hungarian counterpart.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound ground beef
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon paprika
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1 tablespoon tomato paste
One 15-ounce can diced tomatoes
One 15-ounce can tomato sauce
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 cup low-sodium beef broth
8 ounces cavatappi pasta
4 ounces sharp Cheddar, shredded on the large holes of a box grater (about 1 cup), plus more for serving
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, plus more for serving

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  • Add the beef and cook, stirring and breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon, until browned and no longer pink, about 8 minutes. Add 1 teaspoon salt, a few grinds of pepper, the paprika, and Italian seasoning to the beef and stir to combine. Cook, stirring, until the paprika begins to toast and become fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir the tomato paste into the beef mixture to coat, then cook until the paste thickens and deepens in color, about 2 minutes.
  • Add the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, Worcestershire and beef broth to the beef mixture and stir, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot, to combine. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat. Reduce the heat to medium low and add the cavatappi. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is al dente, 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Remove the pot from the heat. Gently stir in the parsley and Cheddar until combined and the cheese starts to melt. Divide the goulash among 6 bowls and top with more shredded Cheddar and chopped parsley.

EASY CLASSIC GOULASH



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This version of classic American beef goulash makes an easy one-pot meal for the whole family. We love it.

Provided by Dawn Bohler

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta

Time 1h25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 pounds lean ground beef
2 large yellow onions, chopped
6 cloves garlic, chopped
2 (15 ounce) cans tomato sauce
2 (14.5 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
3 cups water
½ cup sofrito sauce (such as Goya®)
3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
1 tablespoon seasoned salt, or to taste
3 bay leaves
2 ½ cups uncooked elbow macaroni

Steps:

  • Heat a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef in the hot pot until browned and crumbly, about 10 minutes; drain and discard grease. Stir onion and garlic into beef; cook and stir until onion is translucent, about 10 minutes.
  • Stir tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, water, sofrito, Worcestershire sauce, Italian seasoning, seasoned salt, and bay leaves into beef mixture. Bring mixture to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until flavors blend, about 20 minutes.
  • Pour macaroni into beef mixture, cover the pot, and continue simmering until pasta is tender and flavors are completely blended, about 25 minutes. Discard bay leaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 442.4 calories, Carbohydrate 41.5 g, Cholesterol 68.6 mg, Fat 18.1 g, Fiber 4.8 g, Protein 28.3 g, SaturatedFat 6.4 g, Sodium 1270.8 mg, Sugar 10.2 g

CLASSIC GOULASH



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Easy recipe for making a classic goulash. Can also be done in a slow cooker. Inspired by Paula Deen's Bobby's Goulash.

Provided by pathunt

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Stews     Goulash Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 pounds lean ground beef
2 large yellow onions, chopped
3 cloves garlic, chopped
3 cups water
2 (15 ounce) cans tomato sauce
2 (14.5 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons dried Italian herb seasoning
3 bay leaves
1 tablespoon seasoned salt, or to taste
2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni

Steps:

  • Cook and stir the ground beef in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat, breaking the meat up as it cooks, until the meat is no longer pink and has started to brown, about 10 minutes. Skim off excess fat, and stir in the onions and garlic. Cook and stir the meat mixture until the onions are translucent, about 10 more minutes.
  • Stir water, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, soy sauce, Italian seasoning, bay leaves, and seasoned salt into the meat mixture and bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Stir macaroni into the mixture, cover, and simmer over low heat until the pasta is tender, about 25 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat, discard bay leaves, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 385.5 calories, Carbohydrate 34.1 g, Cholesterol 74.3 mg, Fat 14.6 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 28.2 g, SaturatedFat 5.6 g, Sodium 1466.1 mg, Sugar 9.1 g

CHEESY BEEF AND MACARONI GOULASH



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Make and share this Cheesy Beef and Macaroni Goulash recipe from Food.com.

Provided by PalatablePastime

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 40m

Yield 4-5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb lean ground beef
1 bell pepper, diced
1 onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cups dreamfield's low-carb elbow macaroni, uncooked
1 (10 1/2 ounce) can condensed cheddar cheese soup
1 (10 1/2 ounce) can condensed tomato soup
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • Cook noodles in boiling salted water for 8-10 minutes, then drain.
  • While noodles cook, saute vegetables in oil in a large skillet until onions are transparent.
  • Add ground beef and cook until meat is cooked though; drain any fat.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Stir in the condensed soups, tomatoes, and tomato sauce.
  • Stir in cooked noodles and allow to sit 5-10 minutes or until thick to you liking.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 446.1, Fat 25, SaturatedFat 9.6, Cholesterol 90.8, Sodium 1767.1, Carbohydrate 27.8, Fiber 4.7, Sugar 13.5, Protein 29.4

Tips:

  • Choose the right pasta. Elbow macaroni is the classic choice for goulash, but you can use any small, sturdy pasta shape, such as penne, shells, or rotini.
  • Brown the beef well. This will help develop flavor and prevent the meat from becoming tough.
  • Use a good quality cheese. A sharp cheddar or a combination of cheddar and mozzarella will give you the best flavor.
  • Don't overcook the pasta. It should be al dente, or slightly firm to the bite.
  • Serve immediately. Goulash is best when served hot and fresh.

Conclusion:

Cheesy goulash is a hearty, comforting dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a delicious and satisfying meal that the whole family will enjoy.

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