{"id":"9b16519d-fe42-4f94-ba76-94318cc11713","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/9b16519d-fe42-4f94-ba76-94318cc11713","source_url":"https://www.spendwithpennies.com/grandmas-goulash/","title":"American Goulash Recipe","description":"Make this simple goulash for a one pot dinner made with pantry staples you likely already have on hand.","servings":8,"servings_text":"8","prep_time":"PT15M","cook_time":"PT25M","total_time":"PT45M","image_url":"https://www.spendwithpennies.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/cropped-Grandmas-Goulash-2-SpendWithPennies.jpg","ingredients":[{"text":"1 pound lean ground beef","item":"lean ground beef","quantity":1,"unit":"lb"},{"text":"1 large yellow onion (chopped)","item":"large yellow onion","quantity":1,"preparation":"chopped"},{"text":"2 cloves garlic (minced)","item":"garlic","quantity":2,"unit":"clove","preparation":"minced"},{"text":"2 cups marinara sauce (or tomato based pasta sauce)","item":"marinara sauce","quantity":2,"unit":"cup","preparation":"or tomato based pasta sauce"},{"text":"2 cups beef broth (or water, more as needed)","item":"beef broth","quantity":2,"unit":"cup","preparation":"or water, more as needed"},{"text":"1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes (with juices)","item":"diced tomatoes","quantity":1,"unit":"can","preparation":"with juices","metric_alternate":{"quantity":14,"unit":"oz"}},{"text":"3 tablespoons tomato paste","item":"tomato paste","quantity":3,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"1 green bell pepper (diced, optional)","item":"green bell pepper","quantity":1,"preparation":"diced, optional"},{"text":"1½ teaspoons Italian seasoning","item":"Italian seasoning","quantity":1.5,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1 bay leaf (2 if they are small)","item":"bay leaf","quantity":1,"preparation":"2 if they are small"},{"text":"½ teaspoon salt","item":"salt","quantity":0.5,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"¼ teaspoon black pepper","item":"black pepper","quantity":0.25,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"8 ounces elbow macaroni (uncooked)","item":"elbow macaroni","quantity":8,"unit":"oz","preparation":"uncooked"},{"text":"½ cup shredded cheddar cheese (or mozzarella cheese, optional)","item":"shredded cheddar cheese","quantity":0.5,"unit":"cup","preparation":"or mozzarella cheese, optional"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"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."},{"number":2,"text":"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."},{"number":3,"text":"Add the elbow macaroni, reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally."},{"number":4,"text":"Uncover and simmer for an additional 5 to 10 minutes or until the pasta is tender."},{"number":5,"text":"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."}],"date_published":"2026-10-30T00:00:04.986223+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-30T00:00:04.986223+00:00"}