Description
Grandma’s Classic Goulash is the ultimate comfort food, blending tender ground beef, hearty vegetables, and a savory tomato broth. This one-pot wonder is perfect for family dinners, chilly nights, or nostalgic cravings. With layers of flavor and timeless appeal, it’s a recipe passed down with love—and meant to be shared.
Ingredients
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- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 large yellow onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 medium carrots, peeled and diced
- 2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup diced tomatoes (canned or fresh)
- 1½ cups crushed tomatoes or tomato sauce
- 3 cups beef broth
- 1½ tsp sweet paprika
- ½ tsp smoked paprika (optional)
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 bay leaf
- Optional: 1 cup elbow macaroni, ½ cup frozen peas, chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat.
- Add diced onion and cook until translucent. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Add ground beef and brown until no longer pink. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Stir in carrots, potatoes, and bell pepper. Cook for 5 minutes.
- Add diced tomatoes, crushed tomatoes, and beef broth. Stir to combine.
- Season with paprika, oregano, basil, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30–40 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- If using pasta or peas, add during the last 10 minutes of cooking.
- Remove bay leaf. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.