American Goulash (Beefaroni)

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4.8

255 reviews
Excellent
  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    40 mins

  • Servings

    6

  • Calories

    400 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    American

American Goulash (Beefaroni)

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

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  • 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

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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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