Description

This Homemade Ground Beef Goulash with Rice is a hearty and comforting one-pot meal featuring seasoned ground beef simmered in a rich tomato sauce with aromatic spices, sweet corn, and served over fluffy cooked rice. Topped with melted cheddar cheese, this dish combines classic flavors with an easy stovetop cooking method, perfect for a satisfying family dinner.

Ingredients

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Meat & Vegetables

1 lb ground beef
1 large onion, finely diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups corn

Tomato & Spices

45 oz diced tomatoes (preferably Muir Glen)
3.5 tsp chili powder
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp parsley
0.75 tsp basil
1 tsp sugar
1 tsp salt
3/4 tsp black pepper

Grains & Cheese

4 cups cooked rice
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

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Instructions

Sauté the aromatics: Heat a large skillet or pot over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks. Drain any excess fat if necessary. Add the finely diced onion and minced garlic to the meat, stirring often until the onions are translucent and fragrant.
Add tomatoes and spices: Pour in the diced tomatoes along with their juices. Stir in chili powder, ground cumin, parsley, basil, sugar, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to evenly distribute the spices throughout the mixture.
Simmer the goulash: Reduce the heat to low and cover the skillet or pot. Let the mixture simmer gently for about 25 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking and encourage flavor melding.
Add corn: Stir in the corn and continue cooking for an additional 5 minutes until the corn is heated through and tender.
Serve over rice and cheese: Spoon the hot goulash over portions of cooked rice. Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top while still warm to allow it to melt slightly before serving.

Notes

You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for a lighter variation.
For extra spice, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or hot paprika.
Using fresh garlic instead of pre-minced enhances the flavor significantly.
Leftover goulash keeps well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheats perfectly.
To make it gluten free, ensure the spices and canned tomatoes are certified gluten free.