American Goulash
This American Goulash recipe is an easy and delicious one-pot meal that can be cooked in 45 minutes. This budget-friendly dish combines ground beef, pasta, fresh vegetables, tomato sauce, and seasonings for a classic American comfort food favorite that's perfect for busy weeknights and feeding large families.
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 296kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound Lean ground beef
- 1 large Onion chopped
- 2 cloves Garlic minced
- 2 cups Marinara sauce or tomato-based pasta sauce approx. ½ of a 26 oz jar
- 1¾ cups Beef broth or water or as needed
- 2 tablespoons worcestershire sauce
- 14.5 ounces Canned diced tomatoes with juices
- 3 tablespoons Tomato paste
- 1 Green bell pepper diced
- 1½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon Paprika
- 1 Bay leaves 2 if they are small
- Salt and Black pepper to taste
- 1¼ cup Elbow macaroni noodles uncooked
- ¾ cup Cheddar cheese or mozzarella cheese, shredded
- Fresh parsley chopped
Instructions
- Set a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat with a spoon of olive oil and add ground beef, minced garlic, and onion, cooking for 5 minutes until the beef is cooked.
- Add the broth, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, green peppers, Worcestershire Sauce, seasonings, and bay leaves. Tip: Stir well to combine, then cover with a lid, and set the heat to simmer for 15 minutes.
- Add the elbow macaroni to the pot and cook for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally until the pasta is tender.
- Discard the bay leaves and add the shredded cheese to the pot. Cover with the lid for 5 minutes until the cheese has melted.
- Once melted, garnish with the freshly chopped parsley, and serve!
Recipe Notes
Sauce thickness
This goulash results in a thick sauce, but if you want it more like a goulash soup, you can add 1 cup of water to the pot for a thinner consistency.
Cheese
This goulash is delicious with or without cheese, so feel free to omit it if you'd like.