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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!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 413 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 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 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)
Instructions
- 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.
- Add the ground beef and break apart with a wooden spoon. Cook for 5 minutes, until browned and mostly cooked through.
- 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.
- 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.
- Cover and simmer 20 minutes to let the flavors develop.
- Stir in the macaroni noodles and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally for 20 minutes, or until the noodles are softened to your liking.
- For a cheesy version, stir in cheese and cook until nicely melted through, 2-3 minutes.
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Nutrition Information
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
% 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.