American Goulash

American Goulash

American goulash, or old-fashioned goulash, is the perfect family meal. The pasta cooks in the sauce, so this easy dish can cook in just one pot.

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 ½ cups chopped onion
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 2 large cloves garlic

    minced

  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground pepper
  • 1 can no-salt-added diced tomatoes

    undrained, 14 ounce

  • 1 can no-salt-added tomato sauce

    8 ounce

  • 1 cup low-sodium beef or chicken broth
  • 1 1/4 cups whole-wheat elbow macaroni
  • 2 tablespoons Grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

  1. 1

    Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion and beef; cook, breaking up meat with a wooden spoon, until no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Add garlic, paprika, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper; cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Stir in tomatoes and their juices, tomato sauce and broth. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and cook for 5 minutes. Add macaroni and cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until tender, 6 to 9 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand for 5 minutes before serving. Sprinkle with Parmesan, if desired.

American Goulash

American Goulash

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About this Recipe

Craving a comforting, easy dinner that the whole family will love? This one-pot American Goulash delivers classic flavors with minimal cleanup, making it the perfect family meal for any night of the week.

What makes this old-fashioned goulash a weeknight hero is the ingenious method of cooking the macaroni directly in the sauce. This means fewer dishes and ensures every piece of pasta is infused with the rich, savory flavors of the tomato and beef. It’s a truly seamless cooking experience that simplifies mealtime.

You'll be greeted with a hearty bowl of tender whole-wheat elbow macaroni swimming in a rich, savory tomato and beef sauce. The flavor profile is a delightful blend of robust ground beef, bright diced tomatoes, and a subtle warmth from paprika and Italian seasoning. Finished with a sprinkle of Grated Parmesan cheese, each spoonful offers a comforting, deeply satisfying taste that evokes nostalgic memories of home cooking.

While delicious as is, you can easily adapt the flavor profile. Feel free to adjust the paprika to your preferred spice level, or increase the Italian seasoning for a more aromatic dish. The recipe calls for either low-sodium beef or chicken broth, offering flexibility based on what you have on hand.

Serve this American Goulash hot, perhaps with a simple side salad or some crusty bread for soaking up every bit of the delicious sauce. It's truly a meal designed for sharing around the family table.

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