Dutch Oven Ground Beef Goulash
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
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Dutch Oven Ground Beef Goulash, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 28 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 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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- 45
- Heart Health
- 80
- Metabolic
- 55
- Digestive
- 33
- Inflammatory
- 56
- Performance
- 55
- General Wellness
- 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.
- Calories 383.78 kcal Moderate 19%
- Protein 25.73 g Good Source 51%
- Carbohydrate 51.8 g 19%
- Total Fat 8.87 g Moderate 11%
- Saturated Fat 2.51 g Moderate 13%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 44.49 mg Moderate 15%
- Sodium 535.68 mg High 23%
- Dietary Fiber 7.8 g Good Source 28%
- Total Sugars 7.57 g --
- Added Sugars 0.23 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 51.73 mg Low Source 4%
- Iron 5.79 mg Good Source 32%
- Potassium 607.77 mg Moderate 13%
- Vitamin A 13.7 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 32.85 mg Good Source 37%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Sulfites
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Dutch Oven Ground Beef Goulash is made with 18 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 1 hr 30 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Beef Broth, Black Pepper, Caraway Seed, and Cavatappi Pasta. Each serving provides about 383.78 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Dutch Oven Ground Beef Goulash made of?
- The main ingredients are Beef Broth, Black Pepper, Caraway Seed, Cavatappi Pasta, Dried Bay Leaves. The full list of 18 is above.
- How long does it take to make Dutch Oven Ground Beef Goulash?
- About 1 hr 30 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 1 hr 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 383.78 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Dutch Oven Ground Beef Goulash easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 18 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Dutch Oven Ground Beef Goulash healthy?
- Dutch Oven Ground Beef Goulash has an easyChef Pro health score of 55/100. Per serving, it provides 383.78 calories and 25.73 g of protein, or 51% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 535.68 mg (23% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 2.51 g (13% of the Daily Value). It contains Wheat, Gluten, Sulfites, Tomatoes, Garlic, Onions and Alcohol, 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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