Creamy and Cheesy Beef Goulash
A hearty and comforting meal packed with flavor and topped with a cheesy twist. Perfect for a family dinner.
Ingredients
Meat and Aromatics
- 2 lbs ground beef or turkey
- 3 tsp minced garlic
- 1 large yellow onion, diced
Liquids and Sauces
- 2.5 cups water
- 0.5 cup beef broth
- 2 15-ounce cans tomato sauce
- 2 15-ounce cans diced tomatoes
Seasonings
- 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tbsp Adobo Seasoning
- 3 leaves bay leaves
- 1 tbsp seasoned salt
- 0.5 tbsp black pepper
Pasta and Cheese
- 2 cups elbow macaroni, uncooked
- 1 cup shredded Mozzarella Cheese
- 0.5 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese
Instructions
Preparation
- In a large pan, sauté your ground meat in a skillet over medium-high heat until it's HALF cooked, then remove it from the heat.
- Add garlic, onions, and olive oil, and continue cooking until the meat is fully cooked.
- Add water and broth, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, bay leaves, seasoned salt, pepper, and Adobo seasoning. Mix well.
- Lower the heat, cover, and allow it to cook for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the uncooked elbow macaroni to the skillet, stir well until everything is combined.
- Cover it again and allow it to simmer for about 30 minutes.
- Once cooked, remove the bay leaves and add shredded cheddar cheese, mixing until combined.
- Add mozzarella cheese right before serving.
Notes
Perfect for a weeknight dinner, this dish is sure to satisfy your comfort food cravings.