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.

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Questions

What should Goulash American Style look like when it is ready?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 4: cook until the pasta is tender.

Is there a substitute for Italian seasoning in Goulash American Style?

The entry for Goulash American Style calls for 2 tsp Italian seasoning. In its place: Equal parts dried oregano, basil and thyme, with a little rosemary.

Can I use ground turkey instead of ground beef in Goulash American Style?

Yes. Choose turkey that is not extra-lean and add a tablespoon of oil to the pan, because turkey has less fat and browns more slowly. Season it a little harder than you would beef. As written, the entry for Goulash American Style uses 1.5 lbs ground beef (80/20).

Can I make Goulash American Style gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in Goulash American Style 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 many calories are in Goulash American Style?

One serving (the recipe makes 6) is about 500 calories, with 22 g protein, 44 g carbohydrate and 18 g fat, plus 2 g fiber and 640 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

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