American Goulash Recipe

PREP TIME:10MIN

COOK TIME:40MIN

CUISINE :AMERECAN

  American-style goulash is a comforting dish of ground beef and noodles simmered in a zesty tomato sauce, different from Hungarian goulash, so easy to make! Plus, you can easily spice it up!

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium onion diced
• 1 large green bell pepper diced (use 2-3 jalapeno peppers for a spicier version)
• 1.5 pounds ground beef
• 4 garlic cloves minced
• 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning blend or use 2 teaspoons dried basil, 2 teaspoons oregano, 1 teaspoon rosemary, and 1 teaspoon thyme
• 1 tablespoon paprika I use hot paprika
• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional, for spicy – use more as desired
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 4 15-ounce cans fire roasted tomatoes or use canned diced tomatoes
• 3 cups beef broth
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 bay leaf
• Hot sauce to taste (optional, for spicy)
• 2 cups macaroni noodles uncooked (elbow macaroni)
• 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded (or more to taste. Optional - you can use other melty cheeses if preferred)

Instructions

  Heat the oil in a large pot or Dutch oven to medium heat. Add the onion and peppers and cook 3-4 minutes to soften.

  Add the ground beef and break apart with a wooden spoon. Cook for 5 minutes, until browned and mostly cooked through.

  Add the garlic, Italian seasonings, paprika, red pepper flakes (if using) and salt and pepper to taste. Cook 1 minute, stirring, until the garlic becomes fragrant and the spices bloom.

  Add the roasted tomatoes, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, and bay leaf, and salt and pepper. Also add optional hot sauce, if using. Stir to combine.

  Cover and simmer 20 minutes to let the flavors develop.

  Stir in the macaroni noodles and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally for 20 minutes, or until the noodles are softened to your liking.

  For a cheesy version, stir in cheese and cook until nicely melted through, 2-3 minutes.

Nutrition Information

Calories: 413kcal   Carbohydrates: 25g   Protein: 23g   Fat: 24g   Saturated Fat: 10g   Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g   Monounsaturated Fat: 10g   Trans Fat: 1g   Cholesterol: 75mg   Sodium: 548mg   Potassium: 474mg   Fiber: 2g   Sugar: 2g   Vitamin A: 729IU   Vitamin C: 14mg   Calcium: 161mg   Iron: 3mg