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American Goulash: Discover This Easy Comfort Food Recipe!

American Goulash is a hearty and comforting one-pot meal made with ground beef, pasta, and a rich tomato sauce.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 1 bell pepper diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 can 15 ounces tomato sauce
  • 1 can 14.5 ounces diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 cups elbow macaroni
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion and bell pepper, cooking until softened, about 5 minutes.
  2. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
  3. Add the ground beef to the pot, breaking it apart with a spoon. Cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess fat.
  4. Stir in the tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, beef broth, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil.
  5. Once boiling, add the elbow macaroni. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is tender.
  6. Remove from heat and stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until melted and well combined.
  7. Serve hot, garnished with additional cheese if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 28gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6g

Notes

  • For a spicier kick, add 1 teaspoon of red pepper flakes when cooking the beef.
  • You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for a lighter option.
  • For a vegetarian version, replace the meat with 1 can of black beans and use vegetable broth instead of beef broth.

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