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Easy American Goulash

This easy American Goulash recipe made with ground beef, macaroni, and cheese. It’s a classic comfort food ready in one pot!
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword American goulash, easy goulash recipe, ground beef pasta recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 468kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 Tablespoons Olive oil
  • 1 medium Onion diced
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 2 pounds Ground beef
  • 15 ounces Beef broth
  • 15 ounces Tomato sauce
  • 15 ounces Diced tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • 4 teaspoons Salt divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black pepper
  • 2 cups Elbow macaroni
  • 1.5 cups Shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

  • Heat a large skillet over medium high heat. Once hot add olive oil and diced onions and cook until onions are softened.
  • Add minced garlic and continue to cook for 30 seconds.
  • Add ground beef to the pan and cook for 5-7 minutes until it is browned.
  • Next add your tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, Worcestershire sauce, Italian seasoning, 1 teaspoon of salt, and pepper. Stir together well and let it simmer while you cook the pasta.
  • Bring a large pot of water with 3 teaspoons of salt to a boil. Add the uncooked elbow macaroni and cook for approximately 10 minutes until the pasta is al dente. Remove from heat and pour into a strainer to drain the water.
  • Add the cooked pasta to the meat sauce and gently stir together. Let cook for 2-3 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and sprinkle the cheddar cheese on top. Let the dish sit for 2-3 minutes until the cheese is melted.
  • Serve hot.

Nutrition

Calories: 468kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 95mg | Sodium: 1960mg | Potassium: 810mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 518IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 216mg | Iron: 5mg