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    Home » Recipes » Gluten Free » Healthy Goulash

    Healthy Goulash

    Published: Feb 16, 2012 · Modified: Dec 11, 2021 by Lauren Kelly · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    This Healthy Goulash will be a family favorite, it's so easy to make and delicious!

    Simple to prepare and so delicious, this Easy Healthy Goulash is the ultimate comfort food. This is perfect for a busy weeknight or a cozy Sunday dinner at home.

    Healthy Goulash in a white pot.

    This is the ultimate comfort food and one of those quick dinner ideas that you will want to make over and over again.  It just goes to show you that you can have those favorites and still eat healthy.  

    This meal is perfect with a large, green salad on a cold winter night.  Oh and maybe a glass of this Slow Cooker Mulled Wine or this Spiked Apple Cider.

    This recipe is part of my cookbook, The Everything Wheat-Free Diet Cookbook.   If you like my cookbook, please leave me a positive review on Amazon and Barnes & Noble.  

    It really helps me and I truly appreciate it. I always hate to ask but sometimes people can be cruel and leave bad reviews for silly reasons. They will completely substitute most of the ingredients in my recipe and tell me how bad it was.

    It's so frustrating. I always appreciate honest feedback but only if you make my actual recipe!

    Ok, back to this pot of deliciousness.

    This is actually one of those meals that my whole family will eat and actually enjoys. My kids are all really great eaters, but they each have one or two things that they can be picky about.

    If you want some other healthy dinner recipes, you will love this Slow Cooker Thai Chicken Soup, Healthy Mexican Casserole and Creamy Cauliflower Soup!

    Why You Should Make This Healthy Goulash

    This is one of those dishes that looks like your spent hours preparing it, but it really is super easy to make. And it's so versatile, you can use any type of macaroni you'd like, any cheese you'd like and whatever seasonings you have in the house.

    This healthy goulash is lightened up from the typical classic version. Remember, portion size is still important even when dishes are made healthier.

    This is also one of those recipes that freezes really well and can be reheated easily on those busy weeknights.

    Recipe Ingredients

    • Ground beef - I like to use 90% lean, 100% grass fed organic ground beef for the best quality and taste. You can easily substitute ground chicken or ground turkey if you'd like.
    • Tomato sauce - Read your ingredient list on your tomato sauce. I buy this one that is organic and contains no added sugar or salt.
    • Diced tomatoes - Same as the tomato sauce above, please read the ingredient labels. I use these organic diced tomatoes.
    • Soy sauce or liquid aminos
    • Worcestershire sauce - Make sure that the one you use is gluten free. My favorite is this one.
    • Sharp cheddar cheese - I like to buy a block of cheddar and shred it myself. It's really easy to do and it's super fresh. Also, some pre-shredded cheese contains some additives and fillers.
    • Elbow macaroni - I use this gluten free elbow macaroni but any one that you like would be perfect in this goulash.
    Healthy Gluten Free Goulash That Your Family with Love, It's So Easy To Make and Delicious

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    Healthy Goulash

    Simple to make and super delicious, this Healthy Goulash is everyone's favorite comfort food!
    5 from 5 votes
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    Course: dinner, Main Course, main dish
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Gluten Free
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 45 minutes
    Total Time: 1 hour
    Servings: 8 servings
    Calories: 313kcal
    Author: Lauren Kelly

    Ingredients

    • 2 pounds lean ground beef ground chicken or ground turkey
    • 1 large yellow onion chopped
    • 3 cloves garlic
    • 3 cups water
    • 2 15 ounce can tomato sauce
    • 2 14.5 ounce can diced tomatoes
    • 1 tablespoon soy sauce or liquid aminos
    • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce gluten free
    • 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
    • ½ teaspoon dry mustard
    • 1 teaspoon paprika
    • 3 bay leaves
    • ½ cup white sharp cheddar cheese shredded
    • 2 cups elbow macaroni gluten free

    Instructions

    • In a large Dutch oven, cook and stir the ground beef over medium-high heat, breaking the meat up as it cooks, until the meat is no longer pink and has started to brown, about 10 minutes. Skim off excess fat, and stir in the onions and garlic.
    • Cook and stir the meat mixture until the onions are translucent, about 10 more minutes.
    • Stir in water, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, Italian seasoning, bay leaves, paprika, dry mustard and salt, and bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
    • Stir in the macaroni, cover, and simmer over low heat until the pasta is tender, about 25 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat, discard bay leaves, and top with shredded cheese.  Mix well and serve.

    Notes

    To store in the refrigerator, place cooled goulash in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
    To store in the freezer, place cooled goulash in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 3 months.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 313kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 78mg | Sodium: 274mg | Potassium: 523mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 117IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 97mg | Iron: 4mg
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    1. Courtney Ruedisueli

      March 02, 2022 at 10:36 am

      5 stars
      This was the best ghoulash recipe I have ever made! Thank you!

      Reply
      • Lauren Kelly

        March 02, 2022 at 10:41 am

        I am so happy you liked it, Courtney! Thank you!

        Reply
    2. wilhelmina

      December 13, 2021 at 10:46 am

      5 stars
      This was just the right meal for a cold and busy night. Everyone was happy and wanting more!

      Reply
    3. Krissy Allori

      December 13, 2021 at 9:42 am

      5 stars
      Pure comfort food! My entire family loved this complete meal.

      Reply
      • Lauren Kelly

        December 13, 2021 at 9:45 am

        So happy you liked it Krissy!

        Reply
    4. abigial

      December 13, 2021 at 7:49 am

      5 stars
      this goulash is so great looking, I cannot wait to make it! Thank you for sharing this recipe!

      Reply
      • Lauren Kelly

        December 13, 2021 at 9:32 am

        Thanks so much!

        Reply
    5. Joy McElroy

      January 19, 2020 at 10:53 am

      Hi, Lauren, This sounds fantastic! I have not had a lot of luck with GF pastas. Can you recommend a couple of brands that you like?

      Reply
      • lauren.kelly

        January 19, 2020 at 3:30 pm

        I know, it can be difficult to find a good one. I like Banza and Barilla! Thanks for stopping by!

        Reply
    6. Kristen

      February 26, 2016 at 2:38 pm

      Is a serving size about a cup? I am counting my macros and trying to figure out how to measure a serving! Looks delicious!

      Reply
      • lauren.kelly

        February 26, 2016 at 3:01 pm

        Hi Kristen! I would say 3/4 cup is a serving I hope you enjoy it!

        Reply
    7. TidyMom

      December 11, 2014 at 1:22 pm

      you can't beat healthy comfort food!!

      Reply
      • lauren.kelly

        December 11, 2014 at 3:48 pm

        Absolutely! 🙂

        Reply
    8. [email protected]+press

      December 11, 2014 at 3:56 pm

      this sounds and look SO delicious! and who doesn't love a good comfort dish

      Reply
    9. Nicole, RD

      December 11, 2014 at 2:12 pm

      Growing up in Chicago it wasn't until I moved to Tulsa that I learned what goulash was. I love the stuff! Comfort food that is filling and that can definitely be made healthy!

      Reply
      • lauren.kelly

        December 11, 2014 at 3:48 pm

        I totally agree Nicole! Thanks for stopping by!

        Reply
    10. [email protected]

      October 24, 2014 at 3:04 am

      https://www.slim-shoppin.com/slumgulion-2/

      My parents made a version of this growing up, they called it "slumgulion" I make it 2x a month at least - I love it!

      Reply
      • lauren.kelly

        December 11, 2014 at 3:48 pm

        Great name Jenn! 🙂

        Reply
    11. Cate @ Chez CateyLou

      October 10, 2014 at 7:12 pm

      This looks delicious! Healthy comfot food - love that!

      Reply
      • lauren.kelly

        December 11, 2014 at 3:48 pm

        Thank you Cate!

        Reply
    12. Becca from It's Yummilicious

      October 07, 2012 at 9:04 pm

      My favorite foods all tucked into an amazingly comforting dish... YUM!

      Reply
      • lauren.kelly

        December 11, 2014 at 3:49 pm

        Thanks Becca!

        Reply
    13. Savory Simple

      February 18, 2012 at 4:41 am

      I'm hanging on to this one!!!

      Reply
      • lauren.kelly

        December 11, 2014 at 3:49 pm

        Thank you Jen! 🙂

        Reply

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