Name: Beefy Taco Goulash
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lb ground beef, (cooked, drained); 1 medium onion, (chopped); 2 cloves garlic, (minced); 1 tsp cumin; 1/2 tsp crushed red peppers; 1 tsp salt; 1 tsp pepper; 1/3 cup taco seasoning; 1 cup water; 6 oz can tomato paste + 3 cans water; 8 oz uncooked elbow macaroni; 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, (grated)

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Beefy Taco Goulash Recipe

This beefy taco goulash is another take on an American classic. An easy weeknight recipe that does not take hours to make and can be on the table in about 45 minutes. It is perfect to serve on cold nights and will definitely warm you up. And the leftovers are even better!

If you love sour cream, mix that in there too! We always add a spoonful on top of each dish because it’s just that good. Did I say the leftovers were great? Oh man, having leftovers of this goulash recipe is something I always hope for. The taste of the meat mixture mixed with the pasta and cheese is simply delicious.

Easy Goulash Recipe

Basically, this is a super easy goulash recipe. Brown the ground beef with onions and garlic. Sprinkle in the seasoning, taco mix, water and some tomato paste. Let simmer while the pasta is cooking and then mix everything together. And then making this beefy taco goulash even more tastier, mix in the grated cheese. Totally YUM!

Look at that spoonful…. so yummy. Such a simple goulash recipe that everyone will love and devour.

Growing up my mom used to make goulash all the time. I remember how much I loved when she made her goulash and still love it to this day. We hope you love this beefy taco goulash as much as we do and it will become a family favorite with your family.

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Here are a few more pasta recipes that can be found on the blog: Cheesy Ground Beef Pasta, Italian Sausage Penne Casserole, Cajun Shrimp Fettuccine Alfredo, Bow Tie Pasta Lasagna, Farfalle with Sausage, Classic Lasagna, plus many more. Check em’ out.

Beefy Taco Goulash

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 30

Total Time 45

Course Dinner, Lunch

Cuisine American

Calories

Ingredients

1 ½ lb ground beef, cooked, drained
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp cumin
½ tsp crushed red peppers
1 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper
⅓ cup taco seasoning
1 cup water
6 oz can tomato paste + 3 cans water
8 oz uncooked elbow macaroni
2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, grated

Instructions

Add ground beef, onions and garlic to a large saucepan. Cook until meat is no longer pink and onions are translucent. Drain and return to pan.
Sprinkle with crushed red peppers, cumin, salt and pepper. Stir, then add taco seasoning and water. Stir. Let cook for 5-10 minutes.
Next, add tomato paste plus 3 cans of water. Stir until well incorporated. Let simmer for 15 minutes
While ground beef is cooking, cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
Once meat mixture is finished simmering, add pasta and grated cheese. Stir.
Optional: top with sour cream and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 0gCarbohydrates: 0gProtein: 0gFat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0gMonounsaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 0mgPotassium: 0mgFiber: 0gSugar: 0gVitamin A: 0IUVitamin C: 0mgCalcium: 0mgIron: 0mg

Keyword Comfort Food, Goulash

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