American Goulash

4.71 from 17 votes

Recipe from Two Peas and Their Pod

This easy goulash recipe is made with ground beef, onions, bell pepper, a rich tomato sauce, herbs, and elbow macaroni. This one pot meal is a family favorite and perfect for busy weeknights!

Prep Time10

Cook Time25

Total Time35

Course: Main Course, Pasta

Cuisine: American

Keyword: ground beef, pasta

Servings:

Calories: 370kcal

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, chopped
1 red bell pepper, seeds removed and chopped
1 lb. ground beef, can use ground turkey or chicken
3 garlic cloves, minced
15 oz can beef broth
15 oz can tomato sauce
15 oz can diced tomatoes
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 bay leaf
1 1/2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 1/2 cups elbow macaroni
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, for serving, optional
Chopped Italian parsley, for garnish, optional

Instructions

In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the onion and pepper and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
Add the ground beef, breaking up the meat into small pieces using a wooden spoon. Cook until meat is no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
Add the beef broth, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, Worcestershire sauce, bay leaf, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
Add the macaroni and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium low and cook for about 12 minutes, or until the macaroni is tender, stirring occasionally so the pasta doesn’t stick.
When the pasta is done, remove the bay leaf and ladle the goulash into bowls. Top with shredded cheese, if desired. Garnish with parsley, if desired. Serve immediately.

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