Easy American Goulash

bowl of cooked tomato sauce, beef, macaroni, with shredded cheddar

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Easy American Goulash

This Easy American Goulash recipe is pure comfort food and budget-friendly, featuring ground beef, a few canned goods, and pantry staples. You only need one pot and 30 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights!

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Total Time30

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: American Goulash, Goulash recipe

Servings:

Ingredients

2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium sweet onion diced
3 cloves garlic minced
1 lb. lean ground beef 80/20
½ tsp kosher salt
¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes
freshly cracked black pepper (a few turns of the pepper mill)
2 tbsp tomato paste
2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
2 cups marinara sauce
2 cans diced tomatoes (15 oz. each) undrained
½ tbsp Worcestershire sauce
2 tsp Italian seasoning
½ tsp paprika
1½ cups macaroni pasta uncooked
¾ cup shredded cheddar cheese
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

Heat olive oil in a large dutch oven or pot over medium-high. Add onion, garlic, and beef; cook until browned and no pink remains, breaking up into crumbles, stirring frequently, about 3 minutes. Season with the salt, red pepper flakes, and black pepper. Drain excess fat.
Stir in the tomato paste until combined.
Pour in the chicken broth, marinara sauce, diced tomatoes (with their liquid), Worcestershire, Italian seasoning, and paprika. Season with a bit more salt and pepper, to taste.
Bring to a boil and add in pasta; cover, reduce heat to a gentle simmer and cook until pasta is tender, about 14 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Remove from heat. Stir in the cheese and parsley.
Serve immediately, garnished with additional cheese and parsley, if desired.

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