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Classic American Goulash

Cozy, hearty, and full of flavor, this American Goulash combines tender pasta, seasoned ground beef, and a rich tomato sauce for the ultimate one-pot comfort food.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time50 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: american goulash, american goulash recipe, goulash
Servings: 8 Servings
Author: Alyssa Rivers

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds ground beef
  • 1 large diced onion
  • 4 cloves minced garlic
  • 3 cups water
  • 1 tablespoon beef base or bouillon
  • 2 (15-ounce) cans tomato sauce
  • 2 (15-ounce) cans diced tomatoes (one petite diced)
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon seasoned salt
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 3 bay leaves
  • 2 cups elbow macaroni noodles uncooked
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • fresh chopped Italian parsley for garnish

Instructions

  • Add 2 pounds ground beef to a large stockpot over medium-high heat. Cook and brown the beef for 7-8 minutes. Remove the meat from the pot and drain, leaving about 1-2 tablespoons of grease in the pot.
  • Add 1 large diced onion and cook for about 5 minutes over medium heat until tender. Add 4 cloves minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.
  • Return the cooked beef to the pot. Add 3 cups water, 1 tablespoon beef base, 2 (15-ounce) cans tomato sauce, 2 (15-ounce) cans diced tomatoes, 3 tablespoons soy sauce, 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning, 1 tablespoon seasoned salt, 2 teaspoons paprika, ½ teaspoon black pepper, and 3 bay leaves. Stir to combine, then bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.
  • Stir in 2 cups elbow macaroni noodles. Cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until al dente. Stir occasionally to prevent the noodles from sticking to the bottom.
  • Just before serving, stir in 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese. Garnish with fresh chopped Italian parsley on top before serving!

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Notes

Leftovers
  • Fridge: Store cooled goulash in an airtight container for 3–4 days.
  • Freezer: Freeze in a labeled, airtight container or bag for up to 3 months.
  • Reheat: From fridge—warm on stove or microwave in 1–2 min intervals. From freezer—thaw overnight, then reheat on stove.

Nutrition

Calories: 481kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 88mg | Sodium: 1607mg | Potassium: 456mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 414IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 148mg | Iron: 4mg

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