Comforting goulash featuring tender beef or turkey simmered with tomatoes, spices, and pasta for an easy family meal.
# What You Need:
→ Protein
01 - 1.1 pounds beef stew meat or ground turkey
→ Vegetables
02 - 1 large onion, finely chopped
03 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
04 - 1 green bell pepper, diced
05 - 14 ounces diced tomatoes (canned)
06 - 2 tablespoons tomato paste
→ Pantry
07 - 8 ounces short pasta (elbow macaroni or rotini)
08 - 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or olive oil
09 - 2 cups beef or chicken broth
10 - 1 teaspoon paprika
11 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
12 - 1 teaspoon dried basil
13 - ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
14 - 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
→ Optional
15 - ½ teaspoon chili powder for heat
16 - Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
# Step-by-Step Directions:
01 - Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add beef or turkey and brown evenly for 5 to 7 minutes.
02 - Add chopped onion and diced bell pepper to the pot. Cook for 3 minutes until softened.
03 - Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
04 - Mix in tomato paste, paprika, oregano, basil, salt, and black pepper, coating meat and vegetables thoroughly.
05 - Pour diced tomatoes and broth into the pot. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook for 15 minutes if using turkey or 25 minutes if using beef, until meat is tender.
06 - Add pasta, stir well, then cover and simmer for 10 to 12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender and liquid mostly absorbed.
07 - Adjust seasoning to taste and serve hot garnished with chopped fresh parsley if desired.
