We love the fact that EVERYTHING in this recipe cooks in one skillet—the beef, the sauce, and the macaroni. Once you cook pasta this way, you'll never go back to boiling water again. (Our Italian Mac N Cheese uses the same hack, and it's one of our all time favorite recipe.)

Originally hailing from medieval Hungary, goulash was a common dish prepared by cowboys and herdsmen in the region—so you know it's bound to be a hearty and filling meal. We keep our version simple but heavy on the flavor: onions, paprika, and tomato in three different forms come together to season the beef on all fronts, and because we're cooking the pasta in tomato sauce and beef broth, none of the flavors are diluted by water. Just 1 cup of cheddar melted in goes a long way to seal the deal on the flavor package—and if you're eating with friends, the skillet will be empty before you can go back for seconds!

If you've made this recipe, we'd love to know your thoughts! Comment below and leave us a rating. For more one-pan meals, check out these 75 easy skillet dinners!