Description
This American-style Goulash is a quick and easy one-pan dinner with ground beef and elbow macaroni in a richly flavored cheesy tomato sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 – 1.5 lbs. ground beef (80% lean)
- 1 1/2 cups low sodium beef broth
- 1 (15 oz) can tomato sauce
- 1 (15 oz) can diced tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups elbow macaroni (uncooked)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Step: Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and pepper and sauté for 5-7 minutes, until softened. Add garlic and cook an additional 30 seconds, until fragrant.
- Step: Add the ground beef and cook, breaking up with a spatula, until browned and cooked through.
- Step: Add the broth, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, Worcestershire sauce, paprika, Italian seasoning, seasoned salt, black pepper and macaroni pasta. Stir well to combine.
- Step: Increase the heat to bring to a simmer then reduce the heat to medium/medium low to maintain a simmer. Cook for about 12 minutes, until the pasta is al dente.
- Step: Stir the cheese into the pot and serve hot.
Notes
Beef: 80% lean ground beef is recommended for fat and flavor; ground turkey can be substituted. Broth: Low-sodium broth is recommended for sodium control. Tomatoes: Regular, petit, or fire-roasted diced tomatoes can be used. Pasta: Elbow macaroni is traditional, but other small pasta shapes can be used (adjust cook time accordingly). Leftovers: Store in the refrigerator for 4-5 days or freeze for 4-5 months.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dishes
- Method: One-pot
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 497 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 766 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 39 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg