American Goulash Recipe
Make this simple goulash for a one pot dinner made with pantry staples you likely already have on hand.
Ingredients
Scaled from 8 servings
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 large yellow onion (chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 cups marinara sauce (or tomato based pasta sauce)
- 2 cups beef broth (or water, more as needed)
- 1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes (with juices)
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 green bell pepper (diced, optional)
- 1 ½ teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 bay leaf (2 if they are small)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 8 ounces elbow macaroni (uncooked)
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese (or mozzarella cheese, optional)
Instructions
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In a Dutch oven or a large skillet with a lid, cook the ground beef, onion, and garlic over medium-high heat until no pink remains. Drain any fat.
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Add the marinara sauce, broth, diced tomatoes with juices, tomato paste, bell pepper (if using), Italian seasoning, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
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Add the elbow macaroni, reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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Uncover and simmer for an additional 5 to 10 minutes or until the pasta is tender.
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Remove & discard the bay leaf. Top with cheese if using, and replace the lid. Let rest for about 5 minutes or until the pasta has thickened and the cheese is melted.
Nutrition
Per serving
| Calories | 270 |
|---|---|
| Fat | 9 |
| Saturated fat | 4 |
| Trans fat | 0.4 |
| Unsaturated fat | 4 |
| Cholesterol | 44 |
| Sodium | 793 |
| Carbohydrates | 29 |
| Fiber | 3 |
| Sugar | 5 |
| Protein | 19 |