Old-Fashioned Farmhouse Goulash Recipe (Easy Ground Beef Dinner)

There’s nothing better than a simple, hearty meal made with ingredients you already have on hand. Especially when it comes straight from the farm kitchen.

This old-fashioned goulash recipe is one we come back to again and again. It’s quick, filling, and perfect for busy family nights when you still want something homemade on the table. Made with real, farm-raised ground beef, it’s packed with flavor and comes together with minimal effort.

If you’re looking for an easy ground beef dinner recipe, this is one you’ll want to keep in your regular rotation.

Why We Love This Recipe

• Quick and easy for busy evenings
• Uses simple, pantry-friendly ingredients
• Great way to use high-quality ground beef
• Hearty, comforting, and kid-approved

Ingredients

• 2 pounds ground beef
• 1 quart whole tomatoes
• 1 can tomato paste
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 cup chopped green pepper
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 cups cooked noodles of choice
• Optional: shredded cheese for topping

Instructions

1. In a large skillet or pot, sauté the chopped onion and green pepper for about 2 minutes, just until they begin to soften.
2. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up as it cooks.
3. Stir in the whole tomatoes and tomato paste. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
4. Let simmer for 10–15 minutes to bring all the flavors together.
5. Serve warm on noodles and top with a little shredded cheese if desired.

Tips from Our Farm Kitchen

• Break up the whole tomatoes as they cook for a better texture
• Let it simmer a little longer if you want a richer flavor
• Great served on its own or over noodles or rice
• Tastes even better the next day

From Our Farm to Your Table

We raise our cattle from birth to finish right here on our family farm, and recipes like this are exactly why we do it. Good food doesn’t have to be complicated it just has to be real.

If you’re looking for high-quality ground beef for recipes like this, we’ve got you covered.

Ground Beef 1# – Moncks Homegrown

Enjoy!