Goulash American Style

Name: Goulash American Style
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs ground beef (80/20); 1 yellow onion, diced; 1 green bell pepper, diced; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 2 cans canned diced tomatoes; 2 cups tomato sauce; 2 cups beef broth; 2 cups elbow macaroni; 2 tsp sweet paprika; 2 tsp Italian seasoning; 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

A hearty one-pot American comfort dish with ground beef, elbow macaroni, and a rich tomato-based sauce seasoned with paprika and garlic. Quick to make and deeply satisfying on a weeknight.

40 minEasyServes 6500 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1.5 lbs ground beef (80/20)
1 yellow onion, diced
1 green bell pepper, diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 cans canned diced tomatoes
2 cups tomato sauce
2 cups beef broth
2 cups elbow macaroni
2 tsp sweet paprika
2 tsp Italian seasoning
2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

1

In a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat, brown 1.5 lbs ground beef (80/20) until no longer pink, breaking it apart as it cooks, about 6-8 minutes. Drain excess fat.
2

Reduce heat to medium. Add 1 diced yellow onion and 1 diced green bell pepper to the pot and cook until softened, about 4 minutes. Stir in 4 minced garlic cloves and cook 1 minute more.
3

Add 2 cans canned diced tomatoes, 2 cups tomato sauce, 2 cups beef broth, 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce, 2 tsp sweet paprika, 2 tsp Italian seasoning, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Stir to combine and bring to a boil.
4

Stir in 2 cups elbow macaroni. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the pasta is tender, about 12-15 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
5

Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve topped with 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese.

Questions

Can I make Goulash American Style dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese. Swap the cheese for a plant-based melting cheese (expect a milder flavor). The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Can I make Goulash American Style gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 2 cups elbow macaroni, 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce. Swap the pasta for a gluten-free one, cooked a minute short of its package time; the soy-based sauce for tamari or coconut aminos. Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Goulash American Style keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop. It also freezes well for up to three months.

Can I halve or double Goulash American Style?

Yes. As written it serves 6. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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