Best 11 Macaroni Goulash Recipes

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Macaroni goulash is a hearty and delicious dish that is perfect for a quick and easy meal. It is a versatile dish that can be customized to your liking, and there are many different variations of the recipe. Whether you prefer a traditional Hungarian goulash or a more Americanized version, there is a macaroni goulash recipe out there for everyone. This article will guide you through the process of making macaroni goulash, from choosing the right ingredients to cooking the perfect dish. We will also provide tips for troubleshooting common problems and suggestions for serving macaroni goulash.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

TOMATO, HAMBURGER, MACARONI GOULASH



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Make and share this Tomato, Hamburger, Macaroni Goulash recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Teresa Peers

Categories     Meat

Time 25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 lb lean ground beef
1 (19 ounce) can Italian stewed tomatoes (could use 28 oz. if you added more parm. cheese)
1 medium onion (chopped)
1 minced garlic clove (I actually use 2)
1/4-1/2 cup parmesan cheese (I probably use more but I am a cheese fiend)
3 cups macaroni (before cooked, you could probably mess around with that amount as I am just estimating, I just pour)

Steps:

  • Fry ground beef in large size frying pan until almost all red is gone.
  • Add chopped onion and garlic and continue frying until beef is completely cooked.
  • Add the tomatoes and parmesan cheese and stir completely.
  • Lower heat and simmer while you cook the macaroni (about 20 minutes).
  • When macaroni is done, just mix it all together and serve.
  • Have your spouse clean up the mess cuz really, who needs the grief.

MEMA'S HAMBURGER MACARONI CASSEROLE (GOULASH)



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A family favorite! The casserole everyone grew up on! Comfort food! The secret to this dish is to layer noodles, sauce and cheese. The other is to not add water, because sauce should be thick.

Provided by Seasoned Cook

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 55m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb lean ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
1 (20 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon ketchup
1 tablespoon italian seasoning
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
8 ounces mozzarella cheese, shredded
8 ounces elbow macaroni

Steps:

  • In large dutch oven brown ground beef and drain. Sautee onion. Add jar of spaghetti sauce. Stir in garlic powder, worcestershire sauce, ketchup, Italian seasoning, sugar, salt and black pepper.
  • Simmer covered on very low heat for 30 minutes.
  • Boil elbow macaroni noodles in salted water until done. Drain noodles.
  • In a 9 x 9 casserole dish layer noodles, sauce and cheese. Repeat, ending with cheese on top. Bake in a 350 degree oven for 15 minutes until hot throughout and cheese is melted. Serve and enjoy!

GREAT GOULASH: GROUND TURKEY PAPRIKASH AND MACARONI



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/2 pound elbow macaroni
Salt
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, 1 turn of the pan
1 tablespoon butter
1 package, 1 1/3 pounds average weight, ground lean white turkey
2 to 3 cloves garlic, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
2 tablespoons sweet paprika
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried marjoram
Black pepper
1 cup chicken stock, available in small 8 ounce paper containers on soup aisle of market
1 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley
2 tablespoons chopped dill

Steps:

  • Bring a pot of water to boil for pasta. When it comes to a boil, add pasta and salt to season the cooking water. Cook pasta 6 minutes to al dente.
  • While water comes to a boil and pasta cooks, heat a deep skillet over medium high heat. Add extra-virgin olive oil then butter then ground meat. Break up meat and crumble, 2 to 3 minutes. Add garlic, onions, red bell peppers and seasonings to the turkey. Cook 5 or 6 minutes then add chicken stock and sour cream to the pan. Bring to a bubble and reduce heat to low. Add cooked pasta and stir. Let pasta absorb some sauce, a minute or so. Adjust seasonings and serve. Garnish the prepared dish with chopped parsley and dill.

MACARONI GOULASH



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This may not be what some people would consider as "Goulash" but it is the name my mom gave this when I was a child. Delicious and brings back wonderful memories. Hope you enjoy it too.

Provided by carolinafan

Categories     Low Cholesterol

Time 30m

Yield 4 quarts, 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb ground beef
1 small green pepper
1 large onion
1 tablespoon margarine or 1 tablespoon oil
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
4 cups cooked macaroni
1 quart tomatoes
1 (32 ounce) can tomato sauce

Steps:

  • Saute green pepper and onions in margarine or oil.
  • Add ground beef, salt and black pepper.
  • Cook until browned.
  • Add this to tomatoes, tomato sauce and macaroni.
  • Simmer on low heat about 15 minutes.
  • Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
  • Some water can be added if needed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 235, Fat 8.8, SaturatedFat 3, Cholesterol 30.8, Sodium 759.9, Carbohydrate 26.1, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 6.9, Protein 13.6

GROUND TURKEY PAPRIKASH-GOULASH WITH MACARONI



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Categories     Sauce     turkey     Boil

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/2 pound rigate (ribbed elbow macaroni)
Salt
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil (EVOO) (once around the pan)
1 tablespoon butter
2 1/2 pounds ground lean white-meat turkey
4 garlic cloves, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1 red bell pepper, cored, seeded, and chopped
2 tablespoons sweet paprika (2 palmfuls)
2 teaspoons ground cumin (2/3 palmful)
2 teaspoons dried marjoram (2/3 palmful)
2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper (2/3 palmful)
2 cups chicken stock or broth
1 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh dill
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley (a generous handful)

Steps:

  • Bring a pot of water to a boil for the pasta. When it comes to a boil, add the pasta and salt to season the cooking water. Cook the pasta for 6 minutes, al dente.
  • While the water comes to a boil and the pasta cooks, heat a deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add the EVOO, then butter, then ground meat. Break up the meat and crumble, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the garlic, onion, bell pepper, and seasonings to the turkey. Cook for 5 or 6 minutes, then add the chicken stock and sour cream. Bring to a bubble and reduce heat to low. Add the cooked pasta and stir. Let the pasta absorb some sauce, a minute or so. Adjust the seasonings and serve. Garnish with chopped parsley.

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

MACARONI GOULASH



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This one pot wonder has been a family favorite of ours for a long time! In the north east I have heard this is often referred to as "American Chop Suey". Whatever you name it, we call it delicious, simple, comfort food!

Provided by Kathy Embry

Categories     Beef

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb ground beef, extra lean
1 medium onion, died
1/2 medium green pepper, diced
2- 14.5 oz can(s) tomatoes, diced
1 8oz. can(s) tomato sauce
1/4 c ketchup
1 c water
2 Tbsp sugar
1 1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp cayenne (more if you like it spicy!)
2 c elbow macaroni, uncooked

Steps:

  • 1. Add onion, green pepper and ground beef to dutch oven on med/high until beef is browned. Add all of remaining ingredients. Simmer on med/low 15-20 minutes.

GOULASH (MACARONI/BEEF)



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One of the comfort foods from my youth, this is fast, easy, inexpensive and delicious! Plus it cooks in ONE POT!!

Provided by Susan Din

Categories     Beef

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 12

12 oz large elbow macaroni
8-16 oz ground beef 93/7 (i use 1/2 lb)
1/2 medium onion-minced
3 Tbsp green pepper-minced
1 clove garlic (large) minced
1 large can plum tomatoes - 29 oz
1 Tbsp sugar
1/4-1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
1/4 tsp black pepper-fresh ground
1 tsp kosher salt
1/4 tsp celery seed
1 beef bouillon cube

Steps:

  • 1. Cook large macaroni in boiling salted water for 1 minute under package directions. While pasta is cooking, mince onion, bell pepper and garlic. Drain macaroni and set aside.
  • 2. Heat the pasta pot over medium high heat, add ground beef, onion, bell pepper and garlic. Cook-stirring 4-5 minutes till meat is cooked through and onions are translucent. Remove any fat that accumulated.
  • 3. Stir in the red pepper flakes, tomatoes, black pepper, salt, celery seed, bouillion and macaroni. Cook over medium high heat for 1 minute stirring constantly. Serve.

MACARONI GOULASH (AFFECTIONATELY KNOWN AS KITCHEN SINK GOULASH)



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Fiddling around and guess what? they all like it lol Good way to get the kids to eat their veggies and not complain (too much) about it. Play around with the vegetables, see what you can get away with.

Provided by majakete

Categories     Stew

Time 55m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 lb ground beef
1/2-1 cup chopped onion
2 stalks celery
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1 cup sliced mushrooms
1/2 cup shredded cabbage (optional)
5 -10 ounces frozen chopped spinach (optional)
1/4-1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (to taste)
1 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon garlic (to taste)
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon paprika
1 (26 1/2 ounce) can tomatoes
1 (10 ounce) can tomato soup
1 (10 ounce) can mushroom soup
1/2 cup milk
8 ounces uncooked macaroni

Steps:

  • Brown ground beef, set aside.
  • Cook all the vegetables in the same pan as the ground beef until onions are transparent, about 10 minutes.
  • Put in can of tomatoes, mash with potato masher, just until broken up.
  • Add ground beef back into pot, then cans of tomato and mushroom soup.
  • Season and add milk, bring everything to a gentle boil.
  • Add uncooked macaroni, cook for approximately 15 minutes.
  • Enjoy!

VINTAGE HAMBURGER MACARONI GOULASH



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Make and share this Vintage Hamburger Macaroni Goulash recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Recipe USA

Categories     Meat

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb ground beef
2 large onions
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (to taste)
16 ounces elbow macaroni
16 ounces crushed tomatoes (large can)
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon chili powder

Steps:

  • Saute beef, 1/2 tsp of red pepper flakes and 2 onions in large frying pan. Drain excess fat. Lots of onions makes this good.
  • Meanwhile, in another pan cook macaroni in boiling, salted water until tender (approximately 5 minutes for the smaller sized macaroni). Set aside until almost ready to serve.
  • When beef and onions are finished cooking, add the canned crushed tomatoes and approximately 1/2 cup water. Add garlic salt, pepper, chili powder and mix well.
  • Simmer for about 20 minutes; then add cooked macaroni noodles and mix well when ready to serve. If you add the macaroni noodles too soon, they may over cook and get mushy.
  • This is one of my husbands favorite recipes from his mother when he was growing up -- it''s still a favorite today.

MACARONI SCRAMBLE (GOULASH)



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My grandmother used to make this dish when I was growing up. My whole family loved it. I recently 'rediscovered' this recipe and now fix it for my husband.

Provided by DebiMcG

Categories     Meat

Time 1h30m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

8 ounces elbow macaroni, cooked
1/4 lb butter
2 lbs lean ground beef
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups onions, chopped
1 green pepper, chopped
2 (15 ounce) cans tomato sauce
4 ounces mushrooms, sliced (or use canned)
1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 teaspoons sharp paprika (not sweet)
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
1/2 cup dry sherry

Steps:

  • Brown onions, garlic and green pepper and mushrooms if using fresh, in butter.
  • Remove and set aside, brown ground beef.
  • Add Seasoning, onion mixture, tomato sauce, sherry and macaroni and mushrooms if using canned.
  • Pour into a 3 quart casserole, top with Cheddar cheese.
  • At this point, you can bake in 350 degree oven until cheese melts and casserole is bubbly (approximately 30 minutes).
  • However, this is best if left in the refrigerator overnight for the flavors to blend, then baked in the oven for approximately 1 hour.

Tips:

  • Use a large pot: Goulash is a hearty dish that makes a lot of servings, so it's important to use a large pot to cook it in. This will prevent the goulash from boiling over and making a mess.
  • Brown the beef well: Browning the beef before adding it to the goulash will help to develop its flavor. Be sure to brown the beef in batches so that it doesn't overcrowd the pot and steam instead of brown.
  • Use a variety of vegetables: Goulash is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. Feel free to add any vegetables that you like to the goulash, such as carrots, celery, onions, potatoes, or green beans.
  • Use a good quality paprika: Paprika is the key ingredient in goulash, so it's important to use a good quality paprika. Look for a paprika that is bright red in color and has a strong, slightly smoky flavor.
  • Simmer the goulash for at least 30 minutes: This will allow the flavors to meld and develop. The longer you simmer the goulash, the better it will taste.

Conclusion:

Goulash is a hearty, flavorful dish that is perfect for a cold night. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste by adding different vegetables or spices. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give goulash a try. You won't be disappointed.

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