American Goulash Recipe

Name: American Goulash Recipe
Prep time: 4 min
Cook time: 46 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 1 Tbsp olive oil; 1 lb lean ground beef 90/10; 1 medium onion; 1 carrot; 1 celery stick; 3 garlic cloves; 2 tsp fine sea salt; 1 tsp dried oregano leaves; 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper; 1/4 tsp granulated sugar; 28 oz crushed tomatoes; 2 Tbsp tomato paste; 1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce; 2 cups chicken stock; 1 cup water plus more as needed for cooking; 2 cups macaroni pasta; 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese

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Prep Time
4 mins
Cook Time
4 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings
6 servings
Calories
377 kcal
Course
Main Course, Dinner
Cuisine
Italian, American

American Goulash Recipe

Nolan Clark

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This hearty one-pot meal is a saucy and beefy classic American Goulash. It's a great way to stretch a pound of ground beef for a crowd and is easy to make (and clean up after), cooks in one pot including the pasta, and reheats well so it's perfect for meal prep.

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Ingredients

Servings

1 Tbsp olive oil
1 lb lean ground beef 90/10
1 medium onion finely chopped
1 carrot grated
1 celery stick finely chopped
3 garlic cloves minced
2 tsp fine sea salt or to taste
1 tsp dried oregano leaves
1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper or to taste
1/4 tsp granulated sugar or more to taste
28 oz crushed tomatoes
2 Tbsp tomato paste
1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
2 cups chicken stock
1 cup water plus more as needed for cooking
2 cups macaroni pasta 10 oz, or any small pasta you prefer
1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese freshly grated, plus more to serve

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Instructions

Set a heavy pot or 5 1/2 Qt Dutch oven over medium/high heat and add 1 Tbsp olive oil. Add ground beef to the hot pot and break it up with a spatula for 1 minute.
Add carrot, onion, celery and garlic and stir until vegetables are softened, 5 minutes. Season with salt, oregano, pepper and sugar and stir to combine.
Add crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, chicken stock and water. Bring to a boil then reduce heat to a simmer, cover and cook for 20 minutes.
Add macaroni and stir to combine. Reduce heat to a simmer, cover and cook 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, especially towards the beginning of cooking pasts so it doesn’t settle and get stuck to the bottom of the pot. Add more hot water 1/4 cup at a time or as needed if the mixture seems dry. It should remain very moist and saucy.
Stir in parmesan cheese and season with salt and pepper to taste if needed. Serve with more parmesan.

Notes

Make Ahead: Store in the refrigerator for 3-5 days or freeze up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight, then reheat in the microwave or on the stovetop. Add water as needed to keep it saucy.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 377kcal (19%) Carbs 42g Protein 26g (52%) Fat 12g (18%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 6g Trans Fat 0.5g Cholesterol 52mg (17%) Sodium 1182mg (49%) Potassium 930mg (27%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 9g (18%) Vitamin A 2109IU (42%) Vitamin C 16mg (18%) Calcium 137mg (14%) Iron 5mg (28%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 377 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	377kcal	19%
Carbs	42g
Protein	26g	52%
Fat	12g	18%
Saturated Fat	4g	20%
Polyunsaturated Fat	1g	6%
Monounsaturated Fat	6g	30%
Trans Fat	0.5g	25%
Cholesterol	52mg	17%
Sodium	1182mg	49%
Potassium	930mg	20%
Fiber	5g	20%
Sugar	9g	18%
Vitamin A	2109IU	42%
Vitamin C	16mg	18%
Calcium	137mg	14%
Iron	5mg	28%