Description
American Goulash is the ultimate comfort food, combining tender elbow macaroni with savory ground beef, zesty tomatoes, and a medley of spices. This one-pot dish not only warms your belly but also brings back memories of family gatherings and late-night study sessions with friends. Easy to prepare and customize, American Goulash is perfect for busy weeknights or cozy weekends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes
- 1 cup bell peppers, chopped
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups water or broth
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, sauté chopped onions and bell peppers in olive oil until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Add ground beef, breaking it apart as it browns (7-10 minutes).
- Stir in elbow macaroni, diced tomatoes (with juice), Worcestershire sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and enough water/broth to cover by an inch.
- Bring to a boil; reduce heat to low and cover. Simmer for about 20 minutes or until pasta is tender.
- Let sit covered for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy hot with optional grated cheese on top.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: One-pot cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg