Description
This American Goulash delivers unbeatable flavor with minimal prep. It’s a comforting one-pot meal filled with lean ground beef, macaroni, and gooey cheese—perfect for a quick family dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
- 1 1/2 cups diced onion
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 1/2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 15 ounce can tomato sauce
- 1 15 ounce can diced tomatoes
- 2 1/2 cups beef stock
- 1 1/2 cups elbow macaroni, uncooked
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- chopped parsley, optional
Instructions
- In a large, deep skillet, brown the ground beef over medium high heat until no longer pink.
- Transfer the cooked beef to a bowl and drain excess fat, leaving 2 tablespoons in the skillet.
- Return the skillet to the heat and add the diced onion; cook for 5 minutes until softened.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Add the tomato paste, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika; stir well and cook for 1-2 minutes until the paste darkens.
- Return the beef to the skillet, adding the tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, and beef stock.
- Bring the mixture to a boil before adding elbow macaroni.
- Cover and reduce heat to low, simmering for 15-20 minutes until the macaroni is tender and liquid is absorbed, stirring occasionally.
- Remove the lid and stir in shredded cheddar cheese until melted.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley and Parmesan cheese, if desired.
Notes
Feel free to add vegetables like bell peppers for additional nutrition.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg