American Goulash
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 318kcal
This American Goulash is the ultimate one-pot comfort meal. It’s hearty, cozy, and perfect for busy weeknights. Made with simple pantry ingredients, it’s a budget-friendly dinner that delivers big flavor with minimal effort and cleanup. Plus, it reheats beautifully for easy leftovers all week long.
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Ingredients
- 1 tsp. olive oil (5g)
- 1 lb. lean ground beef 90/10
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 medium yellow onion (200g) chopped
- 1 red bell pepper (150g) chopped
- 1 14-oz. can tomato sauce
- 1 14.5-oz. can diced tomatoes
- 1 cup beef broth 8 oz.
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/8 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 cup dry elbow pasta (110g)
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (112g)
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and garlic; cook, breaking the beef into crumbles as you go, until browned, about 7-8 minutes.
- Add the chopped onions, peppers, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes (with the juices), beef broth, Italian seasoning, paprika and crushed red pepper flakes. Increase heat to a boil.
- Once boiling, add the elbow pasta and reduce heat to a simmer. Cook, uncovered, for 10-12 minutes, until pasta is al dente. Stir occasionally so pasta doesn't stick.
- Remove from heat and stir in the cheese. Cover pot and let sit until cheese is melted.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste and enjoy!
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat leftover goulash on the stovetop or in the microwave, adding a splash of broth or water to loosen it up if needed.
Nutrition
Serving: 283g (~1 heaping cup) | Calories: 318kcal | Carbohydrates: 26.1g | Protein: 24.4g | Fat: 12.9g | Saturated Fat: 5.7g | Cholesterol: 65.3mg | Sodium: 513.2mg | Potassium: 440mg | Fiber: 3.5g | Sugar: 7.3g