One Pot Cheesy Goulash

We all have those go-to, easy, cold-weather, make-you-feel-better recipes. For me, one of those is Cheesy Goulash. I make the distinction of Cheesy Goulash because this is the American-ized, pasta, cheese, and tomato style of goulash, as opposed to the more classical European stew style of goulash (I promise I’ll post my recipe for that in the future).

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One Pot Cheesy Goulash

Perfect for a cold or rainy day, or to enjoy over next to a warm camp-fire. Freeze-dry friendly recipe.

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 55 minutes mins

Total Time 1 hour hr

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Servings 4 servings

Ingredients

  

• 1 lb ground beef
• 2 tsp garlic minced
• 1 ½ cups water
• 1 14.5 oz can tomato sauce
• 1 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes
• 1 Tbsp Italian seasoning
• 2 bay leaves (optional)
• 1 Tbsp soy sauce
• ½ Tbsp seasoned salt (e.g. Lawry's, Nature's Finest)
• 1 cup elbow macaroni noodles uncooked
• ½ cup sharp cheddar cheese shredded

Instructions

 

• Saute ground beef in skillet over medium-high heat until browned. Drain.
• Add minced garlic and saute 5 minutes.
• Add water, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, bay leaves, soy sauce, and seasoned salt. Stir well. Cover and cook 15-20 minutes.
• Add uncooked elbow macaroni to the skillet, stir well, cover and simmer for 30 minutes.
• Turn off heat, remove bay leaves, and stir in cheddar immediately before serving.

Notes

• My husband and I love to camp, and have purchased a Harvest Right freeze-dryer in order to make our own ready-to-go camping meals. This recipe freeze-dries very nicely (not all do) and re-hydrates like a charm!

Keyword campfire, freeze-dry, goulash, pasta, tomatoes