Description
Hearty american goulash showcases comforting midwestern flavors with ground beef, tomatoes, and elbow macaroni. Rich pasta dishes welcome home cooks seeking simple, satisfying meals you’ll savor with each delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) ground beef
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Pantry and Seasonings:
- 2 cups (473 milliliters) elbow macaroni
- 1 can (15 ounces/425 grams) tomato sauce
- 1 can (14.5 ounces/411 grams) diced tomatoes
- 2 cups (473 milliliters) beef broth
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 1 cup (113 grams) shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Heat a spacious cooking vessel over medium flame, sautéing ground beef and onions until meat turns golden brown and vegetables become translucent. Eliminate excess grease.
- Introduce minced garlic and allow aromatics to develop for approximately 60-90 seconds.
- Incorporate tomato sauce, crushed tomatoes, beef stock, Worcestershire sauce, paprika, Italian herb blend, seasoning, and ground black pepper. Blend thoroughly.
- Allow liquid mixture to reach a robust boil, then gently fold in raw elbow macaroni.
- Reduce temperature to low, cover the pot, and let the goulash simmer for 15-18 minutes. Monitor pasta tenderness and sauce consistency, ensuring noodles are perfectly cooked and liquid reduces.
- Optional enhancement: Sprinkle sharp cheddar cheese across the top moments before serving, creating a rich, melted layer that elevates the dish’s flavor profile.
Notes
- Drain ground beef thoroughly to prevent a greasy dish and ensure a cleaner, more appetizing texture.
- Opt for lean ground beef (90/10) to reduce fat content while maintaining rich flavor.
- Choose low-sodium beef broth to control salt levels, making the goulash more diet-friendly.
- Experiment with whole wheat or gluten-free pasta for alternative dietary needs without compromising taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 400 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg