
American Goulash (Beefaroni)
User Reviews
4.8
255 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
400 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American

American Goulash (Beefaroni)
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Delicious American Goulash made with ground beef and elbow pasta in a flavorful and cheesy red sauce. It's made all in one pan and is picky-eater approved!
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Ingredients
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large onion , finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic , minced
- 1 lb lean ground beef or turkey
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 Tablespoon dried parsley
- 2 teaspoons dried basil
- 1 teaspoon EACH garlic powder, and paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon EACH dried oregano and chili powder
- pinch crushed red pepper flakes
- 6 oz tomato paste
- 15 oz tomato sauce
- 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 Tablespoon granulated sugar
- 2 1/2 cups low-sodium beef broth , divided
- 1 ½ cups Elbow Noodles (8 oz) , uncooked
- 1 cup freshly grated cheddar cheese
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Instructions
- Sauté onions and cook beef: Heat a large skillet with sides, over medium heat. Add oil. Once hot, add onion and saute for several minutes into tender and translucent. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Push onion to the side and add ground beef and season well with salt and pepper. Cook until browned, crumbling it into very small pieces as it cooks. Add all dry spices and cook for 1-2 minutes.
- Finish sauce: Stir in the tomato paste, tomato sauce, sugar, Worcestershire and 1 ½ cups beef broth. Simmer on low for 15-20 minutes. Taste and add additional seasonings, if needed.
- Add pasta: Stir in additional 3/4 cup broth and uncooked pasta. Cook until pasta is tender. Stir in freshly grated cheese and allow to melt. Serve immediately.
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Notes
- To Freeze: Allow to cool completely then place in a freezer safe container for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before heating. Add a splash of additional broth when reheating, if needed.
- Instant Pot Beefaroni: Cook onion and ground beef on sauté setting in Instant Pot. Drain grease and add dry spices and cook for 1 minute. Turn off Instant Pot and stir in tomato paste, tomato sauce, sugar, Worcestershire and 1 ½ cups beef broth (don't add any additional beef broth). Pour in macaroni noodles, stir, and place lid on seal and set to high pressure for 4 minutes. Do a quick release when finished, stir, and add grated cheese.
- Crock Pot Beefaroni: Cook onion and ground beef on stove. Add dry spices and cook for 2 minutes. Stir in tomato paste, tomato sauce, sugar, Worcestershire and 1 cup beef broth and cook on high for 2 hours or on low for 4 hours. Cook pasta separately. Add cooked noodles and grated cheese, and stir until cheese has melted.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
400kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
41g
(14%)
Protein
29g
(58%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
67mg
(22%)
Sodium
1130mg
(47%)
Potassium
1010mg
(29%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
11g
(22%)
Vitamin A
942IU
(19%)
Vitamin C
14mg
(16%)
Calcium
199mg
(20%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 400 kcal
% Daily Value*
Calories | 400kcal | 20% |
Carbohydrates | 41g | 14% |
Protein | 29g | 58% |
Fat | 13g | 20% |
Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
Cholesterol | 67mg | 22% |
Sodium | 1130mg | 47% |
Potassium | 1010mg | 21% |
Fiber | 4g | 16% |
Sugar | 11g | 22% |
Vitamin A | 942IU | 19% |
Vitamin C | 14mg | 16% |
Calcium | 199mg | 20% |
Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.8
255 reviews
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