# One Pan Goulash

This one-pan goulash is an easy and cheap weeknight meal that can be made in less than 30 minutes from start to finish.

- Total time: 30 min
- Cuisine: American
- Category: Sauce & Condiment
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 diced onion
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1.5 cups beef broth
- 2 cups elbow noodles
- 14.5 ounces diced tomatoes
- 16 ounces tomato sauce
- 2 bay leaves
- fresh parsley
- shredded cheddar cheese

## Instructions

1. Place a skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Add 1 pound of ground beef, 1 diced onion, and the listed seasonings to the skillet.
3. Cook until the meat is browned and no longer pink.
4. Add 1 tablespoon of minced garlic and 1 tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce to the cooked beef and onions.
5. Pour in 1 1/2 cups of beef broth, 2 cups of elbow noodles, and a 14 1/2-ounce can of diced tomatoes.
6. Add two 8-ounce cans of tomato sauce to the skillet.
7. Stir all ingredients together thoroughly.
8. Place two bay leaves in the center of the mixture.
9. Once the mixture starts bubbling, cover it with a lid.
10. Lower the heat to medium-low and let it cook for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the pasta is cooked and the liquid has reduced.
11. Remove the bay leaves from the goulash.
12. Sprinkle with fresh parsley to enhance flavor and presentation.
13. Serve and top with shredded cheddar cheese.

## Equipment

- skillet
- lid

## Tips

- This recipe is cost-effective, costing under $10, making it an excellent option for families or those on a budget.
- It is quick to prepare, taking less than 30 minutes, ideal for busy weeknights.
- The recipe yields a large quantity, enough for two nights of meals, making it great for meal prepping or larger families.
- Fresh parsley can be added at the end to enhance flavor and appearance.
- The dish can be topped with shredded cheddar cheese for extra flavor and creaminess.
- It is a one-pan meal, reducing cleanup time and effort.
- The recipe suggests using Aldi for grocery shopping to keep costs down, highlighting specific ingredient prices: onions (37 cents), cheddar cheese (99 cents), tomato sauce (47 cents per can), diced tomatoes (89 cents), elbow macaroni (95 cents), and ground beef ($5.29).

## Source

- Original video: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT6eESa4P/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/39fd7675-6d4d-4a66-8819-81a43f56da33
- Extracted: 2025-07-09

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