Description
American goulash is the ultimate comfort food, combining tender elbow macaroni with a rich tomato sauce, ground beef, and melty cheddar cheese. This one-pot dish is quick to prepare, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights. With its hearty flavors and nostalgic appeal, American goulash brings families together around the dinner table for a cozy meal that warms both body and soul.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2–3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: chop the onion and bell pepper, and mince the garlic.
- Cook the pasta: Boil salted water in a large pot, add elbow macaroni, and cook until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Sauté vegetables: In a skillet over medium heat, sauté onions and bell peppers in oil until softened. Add minced garlic for 30 seconds.
- Brown the beef: Push veggies aside, add ground beef to the skillet, and cook until browned.
- Add tomatoes and seasonings: Mix in canned tomatoes, tomato sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper; let simmer.
- Combine everything: Fold cooked pasta into the meat sauce mixture on low heat for about 5 minutes.
- Add cheese: Sprinkle cheddar cheese on top before serving; let melt.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: One-pot cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg