Dutch Oven Ground Beef Goulash

Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 70 min
Servings: 6
Yield: 6 servings

Description

Smoky, rich, and hearty, this Dutch oven goulash with cavatappi pasta and fresh herbs makes the perfect main dish.

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
1 pound lean ground beef
2 teaspoons ground black pepper
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 (28 ounce) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
1 1/2 cups beef broth
3 tablespoons red wine
3 tablespoons sweet paprika
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
2 teaspoons caraway seeds
1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary
2 bay leaves
10 ounces cavatappi pasta
1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
1 teaspoon lemon juice

Directions

1 Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Cook and stir onion in the hot oil until translucent, about 5 minutes. Increase heat to medium-high. Add ground beef, black pepper, and salt; cook and stir until browned and crumbly, about 10 minutes.
2 Pour in tomatoes, beef broth, wine, paprika, garlic, Worcestershire, thyme, caraway seeds, rosemary, and bay leaves. Reduce heat to medium and simmer until reduced to a thick, stew-like consistency, about 45 minutes.
3 Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook cavatappi in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, 9 to 10 minutes.
4 Stir bell pepper and lemon juice into the beef mixture and cook for 10 minutes more. Stir in cooked pasta to coat.