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A simple, one-pot American goulash recipe with ground beef and macaroni in a savory tomato sauce. This comforting dish is perfect for busy weeknights and feeds a crowd.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 30 min
- Total Time: 40 min
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 pound elbow macaroni
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
Instructions
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain off any excess grease.
- Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
- Pour in the crushed tomatoes and beef broth. Season with salt, pepper, paprika, and oregano. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
- Stir in the elbow macaroni. Cover the pot and reduce heat to low. Cook for 15-20 minutes, or until the macaroni is tender, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
- If desired, stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until melted.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- This goulash reheats well and is great for meal prep.
- For a spicier version, add a pinch of red pepper flakes.
- You can substitute ground turkey or ground chicken for the ground beef.
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Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg