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American Goulash

American Goulash is a comforting one-pot dish made with ground beef, pasta, and a flavorful tomato sauce, perfect for busy weeknights.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 1 pound ground beef preferably lean
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 bell pepper green bell pepper diced
  • 2 cups canned diced tomatoes with juices
  • 2 cups elbow macaroni uncooked
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
For the Topping
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese for serving
  • 1 tablespoon parsley fresh, chopped, for garnish

Method
 

  1. In a large pot over medium heat, add ground beef, onion, garlic, and green bell pepper. Cook until the meat is browned and vegetables are softened, about 5-7 minutes.
  2. Drain excess fat from the pot if necessary.
  3. Stir in canned diced tomatoes, beef broth, tomato paste, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil.
  4. Add the elbow macaroni to the boiling mixture. Reduce heat to low and cover. Cook for about 12-15 minutes, or until macaroni is tender, stirring occasionally.
  5. Once the pasta is cooked, remove from heat and let sit for 5 minutes to thicken.
  6. Serve hot, topped with shredded cheddar cheese and a sprinkle of fresh parsley.

Nutrition

Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5g

Notes

For added flavor, you can include a dash of hot sauce or Worcestershire sauce. This dish is great for leftovers and can be frozen for later use.

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