Homestyle Beef and Macaroni Goulash
Homestyle Beef and Macaroni Goulash brings tender pasta and juicy ground beef together in a tomato-rich sauce layered with Italian herbs and a hint of soy for depth. Each bite is hearty and comforting, perfect for weeknights or casual family dinners. Serve it piping hot when you want a warming, one-pot meal that satisfies without fuss.
- Prep8 mins
- Cook27 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Homestyle Beef and Macaroni Goulash, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 50 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 22 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 35
- Heart Health
- 48
- Metabolic
- 50
- Digestive
- 44
- Inflammatory
- 65
- Performance
- 52
- General Wellness
- 1
Assemble all the ingredients.
- 2
Warm olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook for 3 minutes, stirring often.
- 3
Add the ground beef and cook, breaking up the meat until evenly browned, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 3 minutes, stirring often.
- 4
Stir in the water, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, soy sauce, Italian seasoning, seasoned salt, and bay leaves. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook for 5 minutes, stirring halfway through.
- 5
Stir in the uncooked macaroni, cover, and simmer over medium heat until the pasta is tender, 11 to 13 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 6
Remove from the heat, discard the bay leaves, and serve.
- Calories 448.73 kcal High 22%
- Protein 32.64 g Good Source 65%
- Carbohydrate 52.9 g 19%
- Total Fat 11.81 g Moderate 15%
- Saturated Fat 3.46 g Moderate 17%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 66.58 mg High 22%
- Sodium 911.19 mg High 40%
- Dietary Fiber 7.1 g Good Source 25%
- Total Sugars 12.05 g --
- Added Sugars 3.74 g Moderate 7%
- Calcium 33.36 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 5.28 mg Good Source 29%
- Potassium 587.51 mg Moderate 13%
- Vitamin A 135.13 mcg Moderate 15%
- Vitamin C 13.06 mg Moderate 15%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Soy 🌱
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Homestyle Beef and Macaroni Goulash is made with 12 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 35 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Diced Tomatoes, Dried Bay Leaves, Garlic, and Italian Seasoning. Each serving provides about 448.73 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Homestyle Beef and Macaroni Goulash made of?
- The main ingredients are Diced Tomatoes, Dried Bay Leaves, Garlic, Italian Seasoning, Lean Ground Beef. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Homestyle Beef and Macaroni Goulash?
- About 35 mins in total: 8 mins to prepare and 27 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 448.73 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Homestyle Beef and Macaroni Goulash easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 12 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Homestyle Beef and Macaroni Goulash healthy?
- Homestyle Beef and Macaroni Goulash has an easyChef Pro health score of 51/100. Per serving, it provides 448.73 calories and 32.64 g of protein, or 65% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 911.19 mg (40% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 3.46 g (17% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 3.74 g (7% of the Daily Value). It contains Soy, Wheat, Gluten, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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