American Goulash
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!
Servings: 8
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.
Nutrition
Calories: 370kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 54mg | Sodium: 970mg | Potassium: 588mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1032IU | Vitamin C: 29mg | Calcium: 158mg | Iron: 3mg