American Goulash Recipe
American · Main course · 40 min total
A comforting one-pot meal of elbow macaroni and ground beef simmered in a rich tomato sauce, seasoned with paprika and Italian herbs. This easy weeknight dinner is a classic American comfort food.
10
min prep
min prep
30
min cook
min cook
6
servings
servings
380
kcal/serving
kcal/serving
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 tablespoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 2 cups beef broth
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 bay leaf
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add onion and bell pepper; cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook 1 minute more.
- Add ground beef and cook, breaking it up, until browned, about 5 minutes. Drain excess fat if desired.
- Stir in paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper; cook 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil.
- Stir in elbow macaroni, reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until pasta is tender, about 12-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Remove bay leaf. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Let rest 5 minutes before serving.
- Serve hot, optionally topped with shredded cheddar cheese or fresh parsley.
Tips
- For a richer flavor, use a mix of ground beef and ground pork.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- To reheat, add a splash of water or broth to loosen the sauce.
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