American Goulash

American Goulash

from gypsyplate.com
60 min
8 servings

This American Goulash recipe is pure nostalgic comfort food with ground beef and macaroni in a flavorful tomato based sauce.

Ingredients

  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 1 green bell pepper, diced
  • 6 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 2 pounds ground beef
  • 2 Tbsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 Tbsp paprika
  • 1 tsp red chili flakes
  • 28oz tomato sauce
  • 28oz canned diced tomatoes
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 2 Tbsp tomato paste
  • 2 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2 cups dry elbow macaroni
  • 2 cups freshly shredded cheddar cheese

Directions

  1. 1

    Heat olive oil in a large heavy bottomed pot over medium high heat. Add onion and bell pepper, sauté until they start to get soft. Add garlic and cook 1 minute.

  2. 2

    Add in ground beef and break it up with a wooden spoon. Cook, stirring from time to time, until it is no longer pink. Add Italian seasoning, paprika, red chili flakes, salt and pepper. Cook 1-2 minutes.

  3. 3

    Add tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce and bay leaves. Bring to a low boil, reduce heat to medium low, cover and simmer for 20 minutes.

  4. 4

    Remove bay leaves. Return the sauce to a boil, then stir in macaroni pasta, and cook till just a bit firmer than your desired tenderness, about 15-20 minutes.

  5. 5

    Stir in cheese. Cook 2-3 minutes, till it has melted and mixed in well.

  6. 6

    Serve immediately.