Classic American Goulash
Classic American goulash is a one-pot comfort food with beef, pasta, and cheese — perfect for family dinners!
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 cup diced onion
- 1 pound ground beef, about 85% lean
- 2 tsp minced garlic
- ½ cup diced green bell pepper
- 1 ½ tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 large bay leaf
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper
- 1 ½ cups beef broth
- 16 ounces tomato sauce
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 ½ cups elbow macaroni , (uncooked)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Chopped fresh parsley or basil (optional), for garnish
- Additional shredded cheddar cheese (optional), for serving
Recommended Equipment
Instructions
- Heat the vegetable oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the onion and ground beef and cook, breaking up the beef and stirring occasionally, until the onion is translucent and the beef is no longer pink, about 5 to 6 minutes. Spoon off and discard most of the fat, leaving about 1 tablespoon.1 tbsp vegetable oil | 1 cup diced onion | 1 pound ground beef, about 85% lean
- Add the garlic, bell pepper, and Italian seasoning to the beef and cook for 1 minute longer.2 tsp minced garlic | 1/2 cup diced green bell pepper | 1 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
- Add the bay leaf, salt, pepper, beef broth, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, Worcestershire sauce, and macaroni. Stir to blend. Bring to a simmer, cover the pan, reduce the heat to low, and simmer for 20 minutes.1 large bay leaf | 1/4 tsp salt | 1/4 tsp ground black pepper | 1 1/2 cups beef broth | 16 ounces tomato sauce | 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes | 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce | 1 1/2 cups elbow macaroni
- Check to make sure the macaroni is tender, and add the cheddar cheese, stirring until the cheese has melted. Taste for seasonings and remove the bay leaf.1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Turn the goulash into a large serving bowl and garnish with chopped parsley or basil and extra cheese if desired.Chopped fresh parsley or basil (optional) | Additional shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
Stir occasionally during simmering if the food tends to stick to the bottom of your pot.
Nutrition
Calories: 476kcalCarbohydrates: 39gProtein: 24gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 73mgSodium: 895mgPotassium: 644mgFiber: 3gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 576IUVitamin C: 18mgCalcium: 191mgIron: 3mg
Disclaimer:
Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.
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