Description
Paula Deen’s Bobby’s Goulash brings hearty Midwestern comfort to dinner tables with its rich, meaty embrace. Ground beef and elbow macaroni mingle in a savory tomato sauce, promising a satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 2 lbs lean ground beef
Seasonings and Herbs:
- 1 tablespoon Paula Deen’s House Seasoning
- 1 tablespoon Paula Deen Seasoned Salt
- 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
- 3 bay leaves
Liquid and Vegetable Base:
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 (15 ounces/425 grams) cans diced tomatoes
- 2 (15 ounces/425 grams) cans tomato sauce
- 3 cups water
- 2 large chopped onions
- 3 cloves chopped garlic
Pasta:
- 2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
Instructions
- Prepare the ground beef by browning it in a spacious pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Thoroughly crumble the meat while cooking until no pink remains. Carefully drain excess fat using a spoon.
- Introduce finely chopped onions and minced garlic into the pot. Sauté the aromatics until they become translucent and softened, approximately 4-5 minutes.
- Create the flavor base by incorporating 3 cups (710 milliliters) of water, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning blend, bay leaves, soy sauce, House Seasoning, and seasoned salt. Mix ingredients thoroughly to ensure even distribution.
- Reduce heat and cover the pot. Allow the mixture to simmer gently, enabling the seasonings to meld and intensify for 15-20 minutes.
- Introduce uncooked elbow macaroni directly into the simmering sauce. Stir carefully to prevent sticking and ensure even cooking.
- Replace the lid and continue cooking for an additional 25-30 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent pasta from clumping or burning.
- Remove from heat and discard bay leaves. Let the goulash rest for 20-25 minutes to allow flavors to fully develop and sauce to thicken.
- Serve piping hot, accompanied by crusty garlic bread and a crisp side salad for a complete meal.
Notes
- Draining beef thoroughly prevents a greasy, heavy dish and allows the rich spices to take center stage.
- Fresh garlic and onions transform this goulash from ordinary to extraordinary, releasing vibrant aromatics that powdered alternatives simply cannot match.
- Slow simmering is the secret weapon for developing deep, complex flavors that make this comfort meal irresistibly delicious.
- Cooking pasta directly in the sauce eliminates extra dishes and infuses each noodle with the robust tomato and beef essence.
- Resting the goulash before serving lets ingredients meld together, creating a more cohesive and intensely flavorful meal that’ll have everyone asking for seconds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 416 kcal
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 1367 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 67 mg