Weeknight Tex-Mex Goulash
Weeknight Tex-Mex Goulash brings tender elbow macaroni together with taco-seasoned beef, tomatoes, corn, and salsa for a cozy, chili-like pasta skillet. It’s hearty with a gentle chile warmth and a touch of sweetness from corn, perfect for busy evenings or casual family dinners when you want comfort with a Southwestern twist.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Weeknight Tex-Mex Goulash, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 13 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 57 / 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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- 25
- Heart Health
- 69
- Metabolic
- 45
- Digestive
- 26
- Inflammatory
- 39
- Performance
- 38
- General Wellness
- 1
Place a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir the beef, onion, bell pepper, and Worcestershire sauce in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and discard the grease. Add the tomatoes, corn, salsa, and taco seasoning. Cover and let it simmer while you prepare the macaroni.
- 2
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook the elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until cooked through but still slightly firm, 8 minutes. Drain. Stir the macaroni into the beef mixture.
- Calories 598.95 kcal High 30%
- Protein 28.73 g Good Source 57%
- Carbohydrate 63.85 g 23%
- Total Fat 25.09 g High 32%
- Saturated Fat 9.44 g High 47%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 81.18 mg High 27%
- Sodium 671.89 mg High 29%
- Dietary Fiber 6.39 g Good Source 23%
- Total Sugars 6.81 g --
- Added Sugars 0.74 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 57.22 mg Low Source 4%
- Iron 5.16 mg Good Source 29%
- Potassium 608.08 mg Moderate 13%
- Vitamin A 112.83 mcg Moderate 13%
- Vitamin C 16.77 mg Moderate 19%
- 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
- Corn 🌽
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Weeknight Tex Mex Goulash is a Tex Mex dinner recipe made with 8 ingredients. It takes about 30 mins, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Diced Tomatoes, Diced Yellow Onion, Green Bell Pepper, and Ground Beef. Each serving provides about 598.95 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Weeknight Tex-Mex Goulash?
- It is a Tex-Mex recipe made with 8 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Weeknight Tex-Mex Goulash made of?
- The main ingredients are Diced Tomatoes, Diced Yellow Onion, Green Bell Pepper, Ground Beef, Macaroni. The full list of 8 is above.
- What goes well with Weeknight Tex-Mex Goulash?
- Explore these Tex-Mex side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Weeknight Tex-Mex Goulash?
- About 30 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 598.95 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Weeknight Tex-Mex Goulash easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 2 steps.
- Is Weeknight Tex-Mex Goulash healthy?
- Weeknight Tex-Mex Goulash has an easyChef Pro health score of 42/100. Per serving, it provides 598.95 calories and 28.73 g of protein, or 57% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 671.89 mg (29% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 9.44 g (47% of the Daily Value). It contains Wheat, Gluten, Corn, Tomatoes 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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