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    Home » Beef » Goulash With Beans

    Published: Aug 21, 2021 · Modified: Aug 22, 2022 by Erin · This post may contain affiliate links

    Goulash With Beans

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    Bowls of traditional goulash with macaroni noodles, ground beef and kidney beans.

    This American style goulash is made with pantry staple ingredients like macaroni noodles, ground beef, and kidney beans simmered in a beef and tomato herb broth, making it ideal for a quick and inexpensive dinner.

    Ground beef, macaroni and kidney bean pasta dish.

    Goulash is the epitome of comfort food and a go-to budget dinner recipe.

    The addition of kidney beans stretch the meal out even further and adds addition protein, texture and flavor.

    What is goulash?

    A traditional American goulash has macaroni noodles, ground beef, a tomato and beef based broth with herbs and dark red kidney beans, along with paprika, onion and other spices.

    If you've never made American goulash with beans, you might be surprised to find out that you don't even need to go out to the store to buy ingredients for.

    Ingredients

    Ingredients required to make the goulash recipe

    It's more than likely you already have what you need to make this simple dinner recipe.

    Goulash is perfect for when you need a quick and hearty dinner in a pinch.

    Instructions

    Heat a deep skillet on medium high heat.

    Begin by browning the ground beef. If you choose to add a handful of diced onion, tomatoes or other vegetable, sauté it with the ground beef.

    Once the ground beef is browned, drain the grease.

    You can add a minced onion, fresh diced tomatoes, or another cup full of a diced vegetable if desired, and sauté it with the ground beef.

    Add in the tomato paste and seasonings to the pan, and sauté them for a couple of minutes until fragrant.

    Pour in the broth and herbs (thyme, oregano, bay leaf), and pinch of sugar; stir until combined. Add the dry, uncooked pasta. Stir, and reduce heat to medium.

    Cook on medium heat until liquid is absorbed and pasta is tender, about 10 minutes; stirring occasionally.

    Remove bay leaves, and salt and pepper to taste before serving.

    A bowl of goulash with ground beef and kidney beans

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    A bowl of goulash with macaroni noodles, ground beef and kidney beans.

    Traditional Goulash

    Macaroni noodles, ground beef, and kidney beans simmered in a beef and tomato herb broth.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: traditional goulash, what is in goulash
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 25 minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes
    Servings: 5 servings
    Calories: 413kcal
    Author: Erin
    Cost: $5.40

    Ingredients

    • ½-1 lb ground beef use ½ to 1 pound
    • 1 ⅔ cups uncooked elbow noodles
    • 32 oz beef stock
    • 15 oz can kidney beans drained, rinsed
    • 3 tablespoon tomato paste
    • 1 tbsp. sweet paprika avoid smoked paprika
    • ½ teaspoon onion powder
    • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
    • ¼ teaspoon sugar (pinch)
    • ½ teaspoon dried or fresh thyme and oregano each
    • 3 bay leaves
    • salt and pepper to taste
    • 1 onion peeled minced (optional)
    • 1 tomato diced (optional)

    Instructions

    • On medium high heat brown 1 pound beef on medium high heat. (If you are adding diced onion and/or tomato, put them in with the beef now).
    • Add (3 tbsp.) tomato paste, (1 tbsp.) paprika, (½ tsp. each) onion and garlic powders, sugar; Sauté for 2 to 3 minutes to toast spices.
    • Add stock, stir to combine, then reduce heat to medium.
    • Stir in dry pasta and drained, rinsed kidney beans.
    • Cook on medium heat for about 10 minutes until pasta is done; remove from heat.
    • Salt and pepper to taste, and remove bay leaves before serving.

    Notes

    • Do not use smoked paprika
    • Remember to remove bay leaves before serving 

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1g | Calories: 413kcal | Carbohydrates: 57g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 32mg | Sodium: 807mg | Potassium: 1047mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1815IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 80mg | Iron: 4mg
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