Hearty American Goulash
Hearty American Goulash is a comforting one-pot meal that combines ground beef, pasta, and a rich tomato sauce, seasoned with Italian herbs. It’s a family favorite that is easy to prepare and perfect for weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
- Category: Lunch
- Method: No bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
- 2 cups beef broth
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups elbow macaroni, uncooked
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a large skillet or pot over medium heat, brown the ground beef. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Add diced onion, minced garlic, and diced green bell pepper to the skillet. Sauté until the vegetables are softened.
- Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, beef broth, Italian seasoning, paprika, dried oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix well to combine.
- Bring the mixture to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the uncooked elbow macaroni to the skillet. Stir to combine with the beef and sauce mixture.
- Cover the skillet again and simmer for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the macaroni is cooked through and tender, stirring occasionally.
- Once the macaroni is cooked, remove the skillet from the heat. If desired, sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the top and cover the skillet for a few minutes to let the cheese melt.
- Serve the Hearty American Goulash hot, garnished with chopped fresh parsley if using.
Nutrition
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg