Description
This American Goulash recipe is a hearty and comforting one-pot meal that combines ground beef, macaroni, tomatoes, and savory seasonings for a delicious dinner option.
Ingredients
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For the Goulash:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium yellow onion (chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 1/2 cups elbow macaroni (uncooked)
- 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes (with juice)
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
For Garnish:
- fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat.
- Cook the beef: Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up as it cooks. Drain excess grease if needed.
- Add onion and garlic: Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, then stir in the garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
- Add remaining ingredients: Stir in the tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper. Pour in the beef broth and bring to a boil.
- Cook the pasta: Add the elbow macaroni, reduce heat to a simmer, and cover. Cook for 12 to 15 minutes until pasta is tender.
- Finish and serve: Stir in cheddar cheese (if using) until melted. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- This dish reheats well and can be made ahead.
- For added richness, consider a splash of heavy cream at the end.
- Ground turkey or plant-based crumbles can be substituted for a lighter option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
