Down Home Hillbilly Goulash (Goulag)
About this recipe
This Down Home Hillbilly Goulash, affectionately dubbed 'Goulag', is a comforting one-pan meal that brings together ground beef, colorful bell peppers, and rich tomato flavors. It's a quick and hearty dish, perfect for those cozy nights when you want something satisfying without a lot of fuss.
In just 30 minutes, you can whip up this classic recipe that combines tender macaroni noodles with a savory sauce and melted sharp cheddar cheese. It's a nostalgic dish that many will recognize, making it a great choice for family dinners.
Ingredient notes
- You can substitute the ground beef with another protein if desired, but the recipe specifically calls for 450g of ground beef.
- The recipe suggests using 150g of macaroni noodles, but you can use any pasta shape you prefer.
Tips from TheCooknShare’s video
- When cooking the ground beef, adding a bit of oil helps prevent sticking, especially if your pan is new and tends to absorb oil.
- If the sauce becomes too thick while simmering, feel free to add more beef broth to reach your desired consistency.
- For added flavor, consider using soy sauce as a substitute for Worcestershire sauce, as mentioned in the video.
Good to know
- How long does it take to make this goulash?
- The total time to make this dish is 30 minutes.
- What can I use instead of tomato soup?
- You can use all beef broth and just the canned tomatoes if you prefer not to use tomato soup.
No life story here — the video and the recipe are the whole point. All credit to TheCooknShare: watch the original on YouTube.
The recipe
Ingredients
Steps
- 1
Add oil to a pan over medium-high heat.
- 2
Add 450g of ground beef to the pan and cook until browned, breaking it up as it cooks.
- 3
Drain excess grease from the beef, leaving a little for flavor.
- 4
Push the beef to one side of the pan and add 1 chopped medium onion and 3 cloves of minced garlic. Sauté until fragrant.
- 5
Chop 1 green bell pepper and 1 red bell pepper, then add them to the pan. Stir and cook until they begin to soften.
- 6
Add 400g of canned tomatoes and 300g of tomato soup to the pan, stirring to combine.
- 7
Pour in 120ml of beef broth and stir everything together.
- 8
Season with 1 teaspoon of salt, 2 teaspoons of ground black pepper, 15ml of Worcestershire sauce, and 2 teaspoons of Italian seasoning. Stir well and let simmer for 5-10 minutes.
- 9
Add 150g of macaroni noodles to the pan and stir to combine.
- 10
Cover the pan and let the noodles cook for about 12 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 11
After 12 minutes, check the consistency and add more beef broth if too thick.
- 12
Once the noodles are cooked, stir in 150g of sharp cheddar cheese until melted and combined.
- 13
Serve hot.
Heads up — we had to guess a little:
- Estimated cheese quantity based on typical usage in similar recipes.
Credit where it’s due: this recipe was transcribed from TheCooknShare’s original video on YouTube. Follow them there — it’s their dish.
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