Directions

Step 1: Saute the meat

In a large skillet or Dutch oven like this, cook beef, onion and garlic over medium-high heat until beef is no longer pink and onion is tender, 4-5 minutes, breaking beef into crumbles as it cooks. Drain.

If you use lean ground beef, or don’t mind some extra fat, you can skip the draining step.

Step 2: Simmer the sauce

Stir in tomatoes, tomato sauce, broth, Worcestershire sauce and seasonings, and bring to a boil. Want to bring this dish closer to its Hungarian roots? Add some Hungarian paprika in place of (or alongside) the Italian seasoning. Interested in a fresh take? Try this Southwestern Goulash with corn, green chilies and cilantro.

Step 3: Add the mac