Description
This Nostalgic American Goulash recipe is a comforting and flavorful one-pot meal that brings back memories of family dinners. It’s hearty, easy to make, and perfect for a cozy evening at home.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 1 green bell pepper (diced)
- 1 lb. ground beef (90% lean)
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
Additional Ingredients:
- 2 1/2 cups beef broth
- 1 15-oz can tomato sauce
- 1 15-oz can petite diced tomatoes (don’t drain)
- 1 1/2 cup macaroni noodles (uncooked)
- 2 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
- 1 tablespoon Italian Seasoning
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot or skillet over medium-high heat. Add diced onion, bell pepper, and ground beef. Cook until the beef is browned.
- Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Pour in beef broth, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, Worcestershire sauce, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 20 minutes.
- Add macaroni noodles and cook until al dente, stirring occasionally.
Notes
- You can customize this goulash by adding your favorite vegetables like corn, peas, or carrots.
- This dish tastes even better the next day as the flavors meld together.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: American Goulash, One-Pot Meal, Comfort Food, Pasta Recipe
