American Goulash Recipe

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Servings

    8

  • Calories

    413 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    American

American Goulash Recipe

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!

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Ingredients

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  • 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)
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Instructions

  1. 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.
  2. Add the ground beef and break apart with a wooden spoon. Cook for 5 minutes, until browned and mostly cooked through.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. Cover and simmer 20 minutes to let the flavors develop.
  6. Stir in the macaroni noodles and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally for 20 minutes, or until the noodles are softened to your liking.
  7. For a cheesy version, stir in cheese and cook until nicely melted through, 2-3 minutes.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 413kcal (21%) Carbohydrates 25g (8%) Protein 23g (46%) Fat 24g (37%) Saturated Fat 10g (50%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 10g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 75mg (25%) Sodium 548mg (23%) Potassium 474mg (14%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 729IU (15%) Vitamin C 14mg (16%) Calcium 161mg (16%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 413 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 413kcal 21%
Carbohydrates 25g 8%
Protein 23g 46%
Fat 24g 37%
Saturated Fat 10g 50%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 10g 50%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 75mg 25%
Sodium 548mg 23%
Potassium 474mg 10%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 729IU 15%
Vitamin C 14mg 16%
Calcium 161mg 16%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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