Grandma’s Goulash (American-Style)
A cozy one-pot halal-friendly goulash with ground beef, elbow macaroni, and a rich tomato sauce. Pantry staples simmer into a nostalgic, budget-friendly dinner that’s perfect for meal prep and family nights.
Ingredients
- 1 lb halal ground beef (or ground turkey)
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 1/2 cups beef broth (or water)
- 1 tbsp halal Worcestershire sauce (or 1 tsp soy sauce + 1/2 tsp apple cider vinegar)
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 bay leaf bay leaf (optional)
- 2 cups elbow macaroni, uncooked (GF or protein pasta ok)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or mozzarella, halal-friendly (optional)
- chopped parsley, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat a large pot over medium. Add the halal ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon; drain excess fat if needed.
- Stir in diced onion and minced garlic; cook 2–3 minutes until softened and fragrant.
- Add tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, beef broth, halal Worcestershire, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, pepper, and bay leaf (if using). Bring to a gentle boil.
- Stir in the uncooked elbow macaroni. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 12–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender and sauce has thickened.
- Remove the bay leaf. If using cheese, stir it in until melted. Taste and adjust seasoning.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve warm.
Nutrition
Serving: 1.5cupsCalories: 430kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 26gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 680mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6g
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