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American Goulash Recipe

Make this simple goulash for a one pot dinner made with pantry staples you likely already have on hand.

Original recipe: spendwithpennies.com

Yield:
8 servings
Prep:
15 min
Cook:
25 min
Total:
45 min
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American Goulash Recipe

Ingredients

  1. 1 pound lean ground beef
  2. 1 large yellow onion (chopped)
  3. 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  4. 2 cups marinara sauce (or tomato based pasta sauce)
  5. 2 cups beef broth (or water, more as needed)
  6. 1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes (with juices)
  7. 3 tablespoons tomato paste
  8. 1 green bell pepper (diced, optional)
  9. 1½ teaspoons Italian seasoning
  10. 1 bay leaf (2 if they are small)
  11. ½ teaspoon salt
  12. ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  13. 8 ounces elbow macaroni (uncooked)
  14. ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese (or mozzarella cheese, optional)

Instructions

  1. In a Dutch oven or a large skillet with a lid, cook the ground beef, onion, and garlic over medium-high heat until no pink remains. Drain any fat.
  2. Add the marinara sauce, broth, diced tomatoes with juices, tomato paste, bell pepper (if using), Italian seasoning, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
  3. Add the elbow macaroni, reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. Uncover and simmer for an additional 5 to 10 minutes or until the pasta is tender.
  5. Remove & discard the bay leaf. Top with cheese if using, and replace the lid. Let rest for about 5 minutes or until the pasta has thickened and the cheese is melted.