Description
A hearty and comforting American Goulash recipe that is easy to make and perfect for a cozy meal. This one-pot dish features ground beef, tomatoes, macaroni, and flavorful seasonings, topped with melted cheese for extra richness.
Ingredients
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For the Goulash:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion (diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes (with juices)
- 1 1/2 cups beef broth or water
- 2 cups elbow macaroni (uncooked)
For Topping:
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
- Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook for 3–4 minutes until softened.
- Stir in the garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
- Add the ground beef, breaking it apart with a spoon, and cook until browned and no longer pink. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Season with salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and paprika.
- Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 1 minute.
- Add the tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, and beef broth. Stir well and bring to a boil.
- Add the elbow macaroni, reduce heat to a simmer, cover, and cook for 12–15 minutes or until the pasta is tender, stirring occasionally.
- Remove from heat, stir in cheese if using, and let sit for 5 minutes before serving.
- Garnish with chopped parsley if desired.
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey or ground chicken for a lighter version.
- For extra veggies, stir in chopped bell peppers or spinach during cooking.
- This dish also freezes well for meal prep.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 55mg