Here’s a hearty, classic American goulash recipe—comfort food made easy:
American Goulash (Serves 4–6)
Ingredients:
- 1 lb ground beef (or ground turkey)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 cup beef or chicken broth
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp salt (adjust to taste)
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 2 cups elbow macaroni (uncooked)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
Instructions:
- Cook the beef:
- In a large skillet or pot, brown the ground beef over medium heat until fully cooked.
- Drain excess fat.
- Sauté the aromatics:
- Add diced onion and garlic to the beef. Cook 3–4 minutes until soft.
- Add liquids and spices:
- Stir in tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, broth, paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Bring to a simmer.
- Cook the pasta:
- Add uncooked elbow macaroni directly into the sauce.
- Simmer uncovered for 15–20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender and the sauce thickens.
- Finish with cheese:
- If using, stir in shredded cheddar cheese until melted and creamy.
- Serve:
- Spoon into bowls and enjoy with crusty bread or a green salad.
Tip: For extra flavor, let it sit 10 minutes off the heat—the pasta absorbs more of the sauce.
If you like, I can also give a slow-cooker version that’s even easier for hands-off cooking. Do you want that?
