Cheesy Beef Goulash
This cheesy beef goulash is comfort food at its finest. This easy cheeseburger macaroni skillet is essentially a homemade Hamburger Helper.
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 502kcal
Cost: $10
Equipment
- 1 medium skillet
Ingredients
- 1 lb Ground beef
- 1 tsp Garlic powder
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Pepper
- 15 oz Diced Tomatoes undrained
- 24 oz Tomato broth Or Chicken Broth or Water (3 cups)
- 16 oz Elbow macaroni
- 1 cup Milk
- 2 cups Cheddar cheese shredded
Instructions
To Prepare the Macaroni and Beef Skillet
- If using raw ground beef, brown ground beef with garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a medium skillet with high sides. (If using pre-cooked ground beef, heat thawed meat in skillet with the seasonings.)
- Drain meat and return to pan.
- In same skillet, add undrained tomatoes and broth (or water) and bring to boil.
- Add elbow macaroni.
- Cook uncovered over medium heat for 12-15 minutes or until noodles are softened. (It is possible, you will need to add a bit more broth or water as the mixture cooks down.)
- Stir in the milk and cheese. (Reserve a bit of cheddar cheese to use as garnish later.)
- Heat through and serve with a bit of shredded cheese for garnish.
Notes
- Make this recipe even faster by using ground beef that has been pre-cooked.
- For another shortcut, add 3 cups of water along with 3 tablespoons of tomato (or chicken) broth granules straight into the pan with the meat rather than preparing the broth separately. Stir and bring to a boil.
Nutrition
Calories: 502kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 866mg | Potassium: 455mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 577IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 278mg | Iron: 3mg