Description
This Ultimate American Goulash is a comforting, one-pot meal with ground beef, macaroni, and a rich tomato sauce that’s perfect for busy weeknights. A hearty, flavorful classic that brings everyone to the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 1/2 cups elbow macaroni, uncooked
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large deep skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat.
- Add diced onion and cook for 2–3 minutes until softened.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add ground beef, salt, pepper, paprika, and Italian seasoning. Cook until browned, breaking apart with a spoon.
- Stir in diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and beef broth. Bring to a gentle boil.
- Add uncooked elbow macaroni and stir well to combine.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 12–15 minutes, stirring occasionally until macaroni is tender.
- Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
For a lighter version, substitute lean ground turkey and use whole-wheat pasta. Add diced bell peppers or zucchini for extra veggies. Leftovers store well up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: One Pot
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 920mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: american goulash, beef, pasta, one pot, comfort food