Trisha Yearwood Goulash Recipe
This Goulash recipe is a favorite of country music star and TV personality, Trisha Yearwood. It features tender beef, a rich tomato sauce, and flavorful spices for the ultimate comfort food experience. This one-pot meal is perfect for feeding a crowd or enjoying as leftovers throughout the week.
Equipment
- Large pot for cooking
- Wooden spoon or spatula for stirring
Ingredients
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 1 large onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 green bell pepper chopped
- 1 can 28 ounces diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 can 15 ounces tomato sauce
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups water
- Shredded cheddar cheese for serving
Instructions
- In a large pot, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned and crumbled. Drain any excess fat.
- Add the onion, garlic, and bell pepper to the pot and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, oregano, salt, and pepper to the pot. Stir to combine.
- Add the water and bring the mixture to a boil.
- Reduce the heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened and the flavors have melded together.
- While the sauce is simmering, cook the elbow macaroni according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Add the cooked macaroni to the pot and stir to combine.
- Serve the Goulash hot, topped with shredded cheddar cheese.
Notes
This recipe can easily be doubled to feed a larger crowd. You can use a combination of ground beef and ground pork or turkey for a slightly lighter version of the dish. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or frozen for up to 3 months. Reheat in the microwave or on the stove top before serving.