Collins' Creamy Beef Goulash
Collins Goulash combines tender elbow macaroni and seasoned ground beef with a creamy sauce made from cream cheese, condensed cream of mushroom soup, and milk. Rich, filling, and comforting, it is a practical family dinner for busy evenings when a hearty dish is needed to satisfy a hungry table.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Collins' Creamy Beef Goulash, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 51 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 5 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 52 / 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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- 8
- Heart Health
- 60
- Metabolic
- 20
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 31
- Performance
- 31
- General Wellness
- 1
Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring it to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water boils, stir in macaroni and return to a boil. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is tender and cooked through, about 10 minutes. Drain well.
- 2
Cook ground beef in a skillet over medium heat, breaking it up as it cooks, until browned and no longer pink. Drain excess fat. Stir in cream cheese until melted, then mix in condensed soup until thoroughly combined. Stir in milk gradually until the mixture has the consistency of gravy.
- 3
Stir in macaroni, bring the mixture to a simmer, and serve.
- 4
Drain well.
- 5
Cook the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat, breaking it up as it cooks, until it is browned and no longer pink.
- 6
Drain the excess fat.
- 7
Stir in the cream cheese until it melts, then mix in the condensed soup until fully combined.
- 8
Stir in the milk, about 1/4 cup at a time, until the mixture reaches a gravy-like consistency.
- 9
Stir in the macaroni, bring to a simmer, and serve.
- Calories 487.96 kcal High 24%
- Protein 20.77 g Good Source 42%
- Carbohydrate 50.66 g 18%
- Total Fat 22.79 g High 29%
- Saturated Fat 9.3 g High 47%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 59.61 mg Moderate 20%
- Sodium 681.19 mg High 30%
- Dietary Fiber 2.05 g Low Source 7%
- Total Sugars 4.07 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 92.93 mg Low Source 7%
- Iron 2.86 mg Moderate 16%
- Potassium 187.24 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin A 115.89 mcg Moderate 13%
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.37 mcg Low Source 2%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Collins' Creamy Beef Goulash is made with 5 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 30 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Cream Cheese, Cream of Mushroom Soup, Ground Beef, and Macaroni. Each serving provides about 487.96 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Collins' Creamy Beef Goulash made of?
- The main ingredients are Cream Cheese, Cream of Mushroom Soup, Ground Beef, Macaroni, Milk. The full list of 5 is above.
- How long does it take to make Collins' Creamy Beef Goulash?
- About 30 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 487.96 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Collins' Creamy Beef Goulash easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 5 ingredients and 9 steps.
- Is Collins' Creamy Beef Goulash healthy?
- Collins' Creamy Beef Goulash has an easyChef Pro health score of 39/100. Per serving, it provides 487.96 calories and 20.77 g of protein, or 42% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 681.19 mg (30% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 9.3 g (47% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat and Gluten, 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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