Cheesy Baked Goulash

9 Apr
Cheesy Baked Goulash

Cheesy Baked Goulash

 

Cheesy Baked Goulash

Cheesy Baked Goulash Just out of Oven

Howdy friends and family! This is a repost recipe from three years ago that never got much attention from my readers, minus the intro paragraphs. Unfortunately, we had a series of three medical events in the house recently that has prevented me from creating a new recipe for you this week. (One event was an excruciating back spasm that lasted an hour and a half before I felt I wasn’t going to die. After multiple trips to both my doctor and chiro, I now have the pain under control.)

The other event was too low of blood pressure, and I thought I would pass out so had to have my high blood pressure meds adjusted. The third event involved my daughter but she’s healing up nicely since an outpatient procedure. However, on the first day I felt well enough to cook, I dragged out my old stand-by recipe for this dish of Cheesy Baked Goulash. My daughter requests this often, and for my new readers, I am glad to share it with you. I am also fortunate to have a hubby that cooks and for takeout pizza, ha! Happy Spring!

Cheesy Baked Goulash

1 pound ground beef
2/3 cup chopped onion
Ground black pepper, to taste
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 cup dry elbow macaroni pasta
1 15-ounce can tomato sauce (or 2 8-0unce cans)
1 jar homemade canned tomatoes diced, or 1 can low-sodium diced
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon dried oregano
2 teaspoons dried basil
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup shredded Mozzarella cheese

Preheat oven to 350 degrees and set a pot of water on to boil for the pasta. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the burger and chopped onions, then grind a bunch of black pepper over it. Cook until beef is browned and onions are translucent. In the last minute or so, add the minced garlic. Drain any grease, if needed.

Browned Burger and Onions

Browned Burger and Onions

When the water is boiling for the pasta, add the macaroni and cook until just before al dente, then drain and set aside. It will cook more in the oven. Meanwhile, add the tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, soy sauce, sugar, and herbs to the ground beef and stir to incorporate.

Cooked Macaroni and Tomato Beef Sauce

Cooked Macaroni and Tomato Beef Sauce

Or you can be like me and forget the parsley until later. Next add the cheddar cheese (or perhaps parsley if you forgot) and mix until cheese is melted. Stir in the cooked macaroni until combined.

Cheddar Cheese and Parsley Added

Cheddar Cheese and Parsley Added

Pour into a 2-quart casserole dish sprayed with oil. Top with the Mozzarella cheese and bake for 30 minutes.

Cheesy Baked Goulash

Cheesy Baked Goulash

Let rest about 5 minutes, then serve with buttered bread, and a salad if you want.

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Cheesy Baked Goulash

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71 Responses to “Cheesy Baked Goulash”

  1. Teagan Geneviene April 9, 2016 at 7:40 pm #

    Oh gosh, Kathryn — what a week you’ve had! I’m very glad your back is better. (I’m way too familiar with back pain, so I feel for you.) And that your daughter is okay.
    You’ve done it again with this goulash — taking an oldie and turning it into a modern goody!
    Take it easy on yourself. Allow time to finish healing. Mega hugs.

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    • anotherfoodieblogger April 9, 2016 at 8:01 pm #

      Thank you sweetheart, I do appreciate your sentiments. It’s been a trying week for me, to say the least. Hugs back! xoxo

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  2. Bonita Lyon April 9, 2016 at 7:53 pm #

    NOT fair, KR!!!! When I am well, I think I could do a number on this dish!

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    • anotherfoodieblogger April 9, 2016 at 8:02 pm #

      And I hope you recover to the utmost soon Bonita! You are never far from my thoughts sweet lady. XOXO

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  3. Gerlinde @ Sunnycovechef April 9, 2016 at 8:13 pm #

    I am so sorry Kathryn, take good care of yourself . I hope you feel better soon.

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  4. Kat Myrman April 9, 2016 at 8:53 pm #

    ❤️ I grew up on this stuff! I can still imagine how it smelled and tasted. Loved those little elbow macaroni’s as a kid! 😊

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  5. Lynz Real Cooking April 9, 2016 at 8:56 pm #

    KR, I am so sorry to hear about the three medical events! I am glad your spasm issue got sorted out and your blood pressure! That is no fun and the spasm issue is awful and painful! I am glad your daughter is doing well! Please take care dear! Lovely recipe as always! xoxoxoxoxoxoxo

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  6. Lina April 9, 2016 at 9:31 pm #

    Wow what a delicious mela

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  7. Cheryl "Cheffie Cooks" Wiser April 10, 2016 at 12:00 am #

    My dear KR- as I knew of these events-reading them does impact your Ole Florida Buddy!!! You know how I feel about YA!!! ALL!!! This classic dish is a favorite with my gang too. Nice repost and if I were closer I’d be pampering you with special foods…Luv YA xoxoxo CCC

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  8. Jodi April 10, 2016 at 4:30 am #

    a great classic comfort dish – and wishing you comfort and healing KR!

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  9. PantryPortfolio April 10, 2016 at 5:21 am #

    I am so sorry to hear about your week but glad to hear you are slowly on the mend. Take care and be sure to rest. This goulash seems to be the perfect comfort food!

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  10. chef mimi April 10, 2016 at 5:33 am #

    Hearty and comforting! Hope you feel 100% soon!

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  11. Bernadette April 10, 2016 at 5:43 am #

    Hope you have a better week. This is a great one to have as a stand by!

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    • anotherfoodieblogger April 10, 2016 at 10:00 am #

      Yes it is my go-to recipe for quick, easy and comforting. Thank you Bernadette. 🙂

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  12. fromthefamilytable April 10, 2016 at 9:54 am #

    Real comfort food! Nice images.

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  13. Cecilia April 10, 2016 at 12:00 pm #

    What an amazing idea! I totally like this recipe, would try it immediately. Thanks for sharing.

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  14. Karina Pinella April 10, 2016 at 12:14 pm #

    Nothing like a hearty casserole!

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  15. Karina Pinella April 10, 2016 at 12:16 pm #

    I hope you and your daughter are feeling better. Get the meds fixed and get back to living. Yikes!

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  16. cookingwithauntjuju.com April 10, 2016 at 1:40 pm #

    I’m glad your health concerns are behind you and you enjoyed some good comfort food. This kind of recipe is always well-received and I am sure made you feel better 🙂

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  17. Michelle Williams April 10, 2016 at 1:46 pm #

    Oh I love goulash. Have an old Paula Deen recipe that I have not made in years. Now I must make yours!

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  18. Karen April 10, 2016 at 1:49 pm #

    Wow, you certainly have reason not to be cooking. Your goulash recipe sounds very comforting…just what you need right now.

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    • anotherfoodieblogger April 10, 2016 at 2:52 pm #

      Thank you so much Karen, and I am happy I have some leftovers for tonight.

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      • Karen April 10, 2016 at 2:57 pm #

        The leftovers can be better than the first night. Take care my friend.

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  19. Rebekahsansan April 10, 2016 at 8:14 pm #

    This looks really sinful but yummy!! 🙂

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  20. Freda @ Aromatic essence April 10, 2016 at 8:53 pm #

    Oh Kathryn! So sorry to hear about this! That must have really been awful! I hope you and your daughter are much better now. Take care dear!
    This recipe sounds delicious , looks great!

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  21. lynne hoareau April 11, 2016 at 12:01 am #

    Shame Kathryn, my mom always said things happened in ‘three’s’ Lets hope it is all over now and both you are your daughter are back and recovering nicely!
    Your cheesy baked goulash sounds like a beautiful comfort food and something so similar to what my mom used to do, which we all loved. Thanks for bringing back beautiful memories for me and hope you and your daughter feel much better now. 🙂

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  22. StefanGourmet April 11, 2016 at 10:03 am #

    Good to hear you’ve got the pain under control and the meds adjusted. This looks like just the right kind of comfort food. Take care, Kathryn!

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  23. apuginthekitchen April 11, 2016 at 4:40 pm #

    I hope your daughter is alright and that you are feeling better now. OMG, your back your blood pressure and your daughter. This casserole is total comfort food, love it. Hugs!!

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    • anotherfoodieblogger April 11, 2016 at 4:42 pm #

      Thank you so much Suzanne, this really hit the spot! And yes, the both of us are doing much better now. I had physical therapy for my back today and it’s made a world of difference already.

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  24. New Journey April 11, 2016 at 8:06 pm #

    one of my favorites…and everyone’s has there own signature add to it….thanks fro the great recipe…hope your feeling better….kat

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  25. Fallon Graham April 12, 2016 at 6:16 am #

    OMG I hope you and your daughter feel better soon! Hopefully your delicious recipe is comforting you both.

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  26. ChgoJohn April 12, 2016 at 7:19 pm #

    I’ve prepared a dish similar to this and sen many recipes on the internet. As far as I’m concerned, no matter how it’s made, if it results in meaty-cheesy-mac goodness on my plate, I’m all for it. I would inhale this, no doubt about it, so, please let it cool a bit before serving me. 🙂
    So sorry to hear of your back problems. Having been there myself, I’m all too familiar with that searing pain. I hope you’ve gotten some relief and, better still, there’s something that can be done to prevent a recurrence.

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    • anotherfoodieblogger April 12, 2016 at 7:28 pm #

      Thank you so much John. I have now had ultrasound therapy, massage therapy, and a couple of chiro adjustments since then. I have some stretching/strengthening exercises to get my back muscles stronger.

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  27. Sheryl April 14, 2016 at 7:04 pm #

    I hope that both you and your daughter are feeling better very soon. The Goulash looks delicious. This post brings back warm memories of a similar dish that my mother used to make. .

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    • anotherfoodieblogger April 14, 2016 at 8:19 pm #

      Thank you so much Sheryl, it seems a lot of readers had mothers who made something similar. I appreciate you stopping by to comment!

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  28. Lana-Once Upon a Spice April 17, 2016 at 10:03 am #

    Mmmm! Everything good from the pantry! Looks wonderful!

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  29. Kristy Rhine April 20, 2016 at 9:39 am #

    Yummy!! Looks great!

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  30. Smiling Notes April 22, 2016 at 1:34 pm #

    Omg so cheesy and delicious!! 🙂

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