Easy American Goulash
This Easy American Goulash recipe is pure comfort food and budget-friendly using ground beef, canned goods, and pantry staples. You only need one pot and 30 minutes of time, making it perfect for busy weeknights!
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 medium sweet onion , diced
- 3 cloves garlic , minced
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- a few turns of fresh cracked black pepper
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 2 cans (15 ounces each) diced tomatoes , undrained
- 1/2 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1 & 1/2 cups macaroni pasta , uncooked
- 3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 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.
- Poor 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.
Nutrition
Calories: 382kcal · Carbohydrates: 37g · Protein: 27g · Fat: 15g · Saturated Fat: 5g · Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g · Monounsaturated Fat: 6g · Trans Fat: 0.3g · Cholesterol: 61mg · Sodium: 912mg · Potassium: 1058mg · Fiber: 5g · Sugar: 11g · Vitamin A: 1067IU · Vitamin C: 26mg · Calcium: 199mg · Iron: 5mg