Description
Hungarian-inspired bobby flay goulash blends rich beef, paprika, and hearty vegetables into a comforting one-pot meal. Simmered slowly, this classic dish promises robust flavors that will satisfy hungry diners seeking authentic central European comfort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs (907 g) lean ground beef
- 2 cans (15 oz/425 g) petite diced tomatoes
- 2 cans (15 oz/425 g) tomato sauce
- 2 cups (190 g) macaroni noodles, uncooked
- 1 cup (237 ml) water
- 1 cup (150 g) onion, diced
- 1 cup (100 g) cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 3 cups (710 ml) beef broth
- 3 tbsps (45 ml) Worcestershire sauce
- 3 tsps (15 g) garlic, minced
- 3 bay leaves
- 2 tbsps (10 g) Italian seasoning
- 2 tsps (10 g) seasoned salt
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil
Instructions
- Meat Preparation: Heat a large pot over medium-high heat with olive oil, then sauté ground beef, onions, and green bell peppers until meat browns completely, draining excess fat.
- Aromatic Enhancement: Add minced garlic to the meat mixture, stirring quickly to prevent burning and release its intense flavor profile.
- Liquid Foundation: Pour in tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, seasoned salt, and Italian seasoning, whisking ingredients until seamlessly integrated.
- Noodle Integration: Introduce uncooked macaroni and additional water, nestling bay leaves into the mixture for depth of flavor, then bring to a vigorous boil before reducing to a gentle simmer.
- Cooking Process: Allow goulash to develop for approximately 20 minutes, stirring occasionally until noodles reach perfect tenderness and liquid reduces significantly.
- Finishing Touch: Remove bay leaves, then crown the dish with shredded cheddar cheese, stirring until cheese melts into a creamy, luxurious consistency.
- Serving: Transfer to dishes and enjoy the rich, comforting meal straight from the pot.
Notes
- Meat Browning Technique: Sauté ground beef until completely brown to develop deep, rich flavor and eliminate any raw meat texture.
- Fat Management: Drain excess fat after browning meat to prevent greasy consistency and reduce unnecessary calories.
- Garlic Timing: Add minced garlic briefly to release aromatics without burning, which can create bitter undertones.
- Liquid Balance: Incorporate water and broth carefully to ensure perfect noodle consistency and prevent dryness or excessive moisture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 440
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 41 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg