Best Cheesy Baked Goulash Recipe
Cheesy baked goulash is the ultimate comfort food—hearty pasta, savory ground beef, and a rich tomato sauce layered with gooey, melted cheese. It’s an easy, budget-friendly meal perfect for weeknights or family gatherings. This dish is cozy, nostalgic, and irresistibly satisfying.
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Calories: 501kcal
Servings: 8
Equipment
- Large Pot
- Wooden Spoon
- Measuring Cups
- Knife
- Colander
- Ladle
Ingredients
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 large yellow onion diced
- 1 teaspoon fresh chopped parsley
- 2 cups beef broth low sodium
- 2 beef bouillon cubes
- 1 29 ounce can of tomato sauce
- 4 cloves of garlic minced
- 2 15 ounce cans of diced tomatoes we love fire-roasted
- 2 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon basil
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 10 ounces elbow macaroni noodles 3 cups dried pasta
- 8 ounces cheddar cheese shredded
Instructions
- Heat a large pot on medium-high, add ground beef, salt, and pepper, and cook until browned. Drain the fat.
- Add yellow onion and cook over medium heat until tender (about 2-3 minutes).
- Stir in garlic and cook for another minute.
- Add beef broth, bouillon cubes, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, Worcestershire, paprika, basil, oregano, and parsley.
- Mix well and bring the mixture to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Add elbow noodles, cover, and simmer for another 15 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Once noodles are al dente, stir in cheese, and serve warm. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 501kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 40g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 129mg | Sodium: 841mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g