Here’s a classic American Goulash recipe—a hearty, comforting one-pot meal that’s different from Hungarian goulash. Think tender beef, tomato sauce, and tender pasta:
🍲 American Goulash
🔹 Ingredients (serves 4–6)
- 1 lb (450 g) ground beef or ground turkey
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped (optional)
- 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce
- 2 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 2 cups elbow macaroni (uncooked)
- 2 cups beef or chicken broth
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional topping)
🔹 Instructions
1. Brown the meat
- In a large skillet or pot, cook ground beef over medium heat until browned
- Drain excess fat
2. Sauté vegetables
- Add onion, garlic, and bell pepper
- Cook until softened (~5 minutes)
3. Add sauce & seasonings
- Stir in diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper
- Simmer 5–10 minutes
4. Cook the pasta in the sauce
- Add uncooked macaroni and broth
- Cover and simmer until pasta is tender (~12–15 minutes), stirring occasionally
- If mixture gets too thick, add a little more broth
5. Optional cheesy topping
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar on top before serving
🔹 Tips
- For extra flavor, add a dash of Worcestershire sauce
- Leftovers taste even better the next day
- You can swap macaroni for penne or rotini
If you want, I can also give you a quick 20-minute stovetop version or a slow-cooker version that’s super hands-off.
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