Dutch Oven Ground Beef Goulash

Name: Dutch Oven Ground Beef Goulash
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h 10 min
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Austrian, German, American
Ingredients: 1.5 cups Beef Broth; 2 tsp Black Pepper; 2 tsp Caraway Seed; 10 oz Cavatappi Pasta; 2 whole Dried Bay Leaves; 28 oz Fire-Roasted Diced Tomatoes; 1 tsp Fresh Rosemary; 2 tsp Fresh Thyme; 1 lb Lean Ground Beef; 1 tsp Lemon Juice; 2 cloves Minced Garlic; 1 tbsp Olive Oil; 3 tbsp Paprika; 1 whole Red Bell Pepper; 3 tbsp Red Wine; 1 tsp Salt; 1 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce; 1 whole Yellow Onion

Dinner 🍽️Lunch 🥪 Austrian 🇦🇹German 🇩🇪American High-Protein 💪

Dutch Oven Ground Beef Goulash marries tender cavatappi with a paprika-rich beef and tomato sauce layered with caraway, thyme, and rosemary. Fire-roasted tomatoes and a splash of red wine add depth, while red bell pepper and a hint of lemon bring brightness. Serve it hot for a cozy dinner when you’re craving something smoky, hearty, and comforting.

Prep20 mins
Cook1 hr 10 mins
Serves6
DifficultyEasy

1

Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Cook and stir onion in the hot oil until it turns translucent, about 5 minutes. Raise the heat to medium-high. Add ground beef, black pepper, and salt; cook and stir until browned and crumbly, about 10 minutes.
2

Pour in tomatoes, beef broth, wine, paprika, garlic, Worcestershire, thyme, caraway seeds, rosemary, and bay leaves. Lower the heat to medium and simmer until it reduces to a thick, stew-like consistency, about 45 minutes.
3

Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook cavatappi in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet still slightly firm, 9 to 10 minutes.
4

Stir bell pepper and lemon juice into the beef mixture and cook for 10 minutes more. Stir in the cooked pasta to coat.