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American Goulash

Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: goulash recipe, one pot meal, one pot pasta
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 10
Calories: 530kcal
Author: Malinda Linnebur
My American Goulash is made in one pot, requires no fancy ingredients, and can be on your table in 30 minutes! Made with ground beef, macaroni, and vegetables, this American goulash recipe is an old-fashioned comfort food staple that will bring smiles to your table!
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Ingredients

  • 2 pound (1000g) lean ground beef
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 1 large bell pepper, diced
  • 2-4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 (14.5 oz) (411g) cans diced tomatoes
  • 1 (15 oz) (425g) can tomato sauce
  • 4 cups (945ml) beef broth or stock
  • 2 tablespoons worcestershire sauce
  • 1 pound (454g) dry elbow pasta
  • 16 ounces (455g) shredded cheddar

Instructions

  • In a large stock pot brown the ground beef with the onion and green bell pepper until beef is no longer pink. Drain grease if needed. Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
  • Add diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, broth, worcestershire, and dry pasta. Add salt and pepper to taste. Simmer over medium-low heat until pasta is tender (about 10 minutes). Stir in the cheddar cheese and serve.

Notes

  1. STORAGE: Store cooled leftovers in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. 
  2. FREEZER FRIENDLY: Store cooled leftovers in a freezer safe container for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight.
  3. REHEAT: Warm on the stove top with a little extra broth stirring constantly until warm. Just a note- leftover goulash will not have the same consistency as freshly made. Can also reheat in the microwave.

Nutrition

Calories: 530kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 104mg | Sodium: 578mg | Potassium: 692mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 519IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 350mg | Iron: 3mg