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American Beef Goulash

Name: American Beef Goulash
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef (80/20); 8 oz elbow macaroni, uncooked; 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes; 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce; 2 cups beef broth; 1 medium yellow onion, diced; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce; 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning; 1 teaspoon paprika; Salt and black pepper to taste; 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, for topping

A american dinner built for repeat cooking, with a clear ingredient list, tested timings, and practical variations.

40 min total

6 servings

Stovetop

Calories

388 kcal

Protein

22g

Carbs

30g

Fat

18g

Numbered instructions

1Cook ground beef and diced onion in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat, breaking up meat, until browned, about 5–6 minutes. Drain excess fat.

2Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

3Stir in diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, Italian seasoning, and paprika. Season with salt and pepper.

4Bring to a boil, then stir in the dry elbow macaroni.

5Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 15–20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until macaroni is tender and has absorbed most of the liquid.

6Serve hot topped with shredded cheddar cheese.

Chef's Tips

Cooking pasta directly in the sauce lets the noodles absorb the tomato-beef flavors and thickens the dish naturally.

Use 80/20 ground beef for best flavor, but drain excess fat after browning.

If goulash gets too thick before pasta is done, add beef broth 1/4 cup at a time.

Add a splash of broth when reheating — the pasta continues to absorb liquid overnight in the fridge.

Recipe Variations

Cheesy Goulash: Stir in 1 cup shredded cheddar and 1/4 cup sour cream directly into the finished dish.

Southwestern Goulash: Add a can of black beans, 1 cup frozen corn, 1 tsp cumin, and 1/2 tsp cayenne.

Slow Cooker: Brown the meat first, combine all ingredients except pasta in a slow cooker on LOW for 6–8 hrs, then add cooked macaroni in the last 30 minutes.

Source: Taste of Home at https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/old-fashioned-american-goulash/

American Beef Goulash

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