American Goulash Recipe

5 from 1 vote

This classic American Goulash is a comforting, one-pot meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights. With ground beef, elbow macaroni, and a flavorful tomato-based sauce seasoned with garlic, paprika, and Italian herbs, it’s a dish that’s sure to please the whole family.

Servings:

Calories: 419kcal

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound ground beef
1 yellow onion diced
3 cloves garlic minced
1 cup beef broth
2 (14.5) ounce cans diced tomatoes
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1 tablespoon paprika
2 bay leaves
2 cups elbow macaroni

Instructions

Cook the beef. Heat a Dutch oven on medium-high heat. Add the olive oil and then add the ground beef. Cook, stirring occasionally, until browned. About 10 minutes. Add the diced onion, and cook for 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook for an additional minute.
1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 pound ground beef, 1 yellow onion, 3 cloves garlic
Cook the pasta. Bring a pot of water to a boil. Cook the pasta per box instructions then drain.
2 cups elbow macaroni
Combine the ingredients. Add the broth, diced tomatoes, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, paprika, and bay leaves. Bring to a boil then turn down and simmer. Add the cooked pasta and gently stir.
1 cup beef broth, 2 (14.5) ounce cans diced tomatoes, 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper, 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning, 1 tablespoon paprika, 2 bay leaves
Serve. Serve hot.

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Notes

Opt for ground turkey or chicken instead of ground beef to swap a leaner protein into the meal.

Choose a low sodium beef broth to have control over seasoning the recipe to your liking.

Add extra vegetables like bell peppers, zucchini, green beans, squash or mushrooms for a nutrient-dense twist. Sauté & mix into the goulash or serve as a side dish.

Boost the heat by sprinkling in chili flakes, red pepper flakes or using 1/2 ground beef and 1/2 spicy sausage.

Add a topping of cheese for an extra layer of richness.

Stir in a dollop of sour cream or cream cheese right before serving to creamy version.

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