Goulash American Style
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.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs ground beef (80/20)
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 4 cloves 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
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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.
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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 cloves minced garlic cloves and cook 1 minute more.
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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.
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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.
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5
Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve topped with 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese.