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**Old-Fashioned Goulash Recipe: A Hearty and Comforting Classic**
### Why You’ll Love Old-Fashioned Goulash
**Old-Fashioned Goulash** is a classic comfort food that’s easy to make and guaranteed to please even the pickiest eaters. With its savory, tangy tomato sauce, seasoned beef, and perfectly cooked pasta, this dish is a full meal in one pot. It’s also incredibly versatile, meaning you can tweak the ingredients based on what you have on hand, making it a great go-to dish for busy nights. Plus, it’s a family-friendly recipe that can easily feed a crowd.
For this hearty **Old-Fashioned Goulash**, you’ll need the following ingredients:
– **1 lb ground beef** (or ground turkey, if you prefer a leaner option)
– **1 medium onion**, diced
– **2 cloves garlic**, minced
– **1 (15 oz) can tomato sauce**
– **1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes** (drained)
– **1 tablespoon tomato paste** (optional for extra richness)
– **1 teaspoon dried basil**
– **1 teaspoon dried oregano**
– **1/2 teaspoon salt** (or to taste)
– **1/2 teaspoon black pepper** (or to taste)
– **2 cups elbow macaroni pasta** (or any pasta shape you prefer)
– **2 cups beef broth** (or water, if preferred)
– **1 cup shredded cheddar cheese** (optional, for topping)