Mom's Go-To Weeknight Goulash

SERVES: 4

COOK TIME: 20 Min

Mom's Go-To Weeknight Goulash is super easy and budget-friendly, making it a great weeknight dinner recipe! This family-friendly dinner is made with ground beef, elbow macaroni, a couple of veggies and your family's favorite spaghetti sauce. Everything cooks together in one skillet, and, right before it's served, it's topped with some yummy cheese. The results are delicious!

What You'll Need

1/2 pound elbow macaroni
1 1/2 pound ground beef
1/2 green bell pepper, chopped
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 (26-ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Colby-Jack cheese

What to Do

Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain and set aside.
Meanwhile, in a large skillet over high heat, brown beef, bell pepper, and onion 6 to 8 minutes, stirring until meat crumbles and is no longer pink. Drain and return to skillet.
Add macaroni, spaghetti sauce, garlic powder, salt, and pepper; mix well. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook 5 to 7 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle with cheese and heat 1 more minute, or until cheese is melted.

Notes

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Nutritional InformationShow More

Servings Per Recipe: 4

Amount Per Serving % Daily Value *
Calories 797
Calories from Fat 336
Total Fat 37g 57 %
Saturated Fat 16g 81 %
Trans Fat 1.6g 0 %
Protein 49g 97 %

Amount Per Serving % Daily Value *
Cholesterol 143mg 48 %
Sodium 1,750mg 73 %
Total Carbohydrates 64g 21 %
Dietary Fiber 2.6g 10 %
Sugars 12g 0 %

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alan

Nov 04, 2024

that lady that walks back and forth while Howard is explaining how the item is cooked, is very distracting...

brendafletcher1973 6944452

Jan 16, 2020

THIS IS SO EASY TO MAKE AND DELICIOUS.

butterflynancy 507 3081

May 06, 2019

Husband loved this. Thanked me for making such a delicious meal! So easy to make. Will definitely be a keeper in my recipe box.

jahangirhossain 04 92278

Nov 07, 2018

very good.thanks

happyhappydynasty7 1 9263141

Jan 18, 2018

First of all I want to say that my mom and I watch Mr.Food and Kelly everyday on our 530 news and the original Mr.Food pick the perfect person to do the show for him.We love you guy's..........My question is can I make this in the crock-pot and just add the noodles at the end? This sounds and looks sooooooooo good.

Test Kitchen Team

Jan 19, 2018

Hi there! We are so glad to hear you're such an avid Mr. Food fan! Thank you so much for tuning in. As for the recipe, you can definitely make it in a crock pot. Add the noddles, uncooked, in with all the ingredients in the beginning of the recipe. Cook on low heat for 3-4 hours on high heat for 1.5 - 2 hours, or until noodles or tender. Don't top with cheese until the last 15 minutes of cooking. We hope you enjoy! :D