Easy American Goulash
User Reviews
4.7
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
1 hr
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Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
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Servings
6 About 1.5 cups each
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Calories
467 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Lunch, Dinner
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Cuisine
American
Easy American Goulash
Description
This recipe for Easy American Goulash features sautéed onions, garlic, and bell peppers combined with browned ground beef before simmering in a mixture of red wine, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, soy sauce, and herbs including oregano and basil. Bay leaves and crushed red pepper add subtle depth and mild heat.
The sauce simmers to develop rich flavors, and then elbow macaroni is added directly to cook within the sauce, absorbing the savory tomato mixture. The finished dish has tender pasta coated in a flavorful, slightly spiced meat sauce with soft vegetables dispersed throughout.
Adjustments can be made by selecting different ground meats like turkey or pork. Red wine enhances the sauce complexity but can be substituted with beef broth if desired. Small shaped pasta alternatives such as ditalini or small shells can be used according to preference.
Simmering until the pasta is tender and stirring occasionally prevents sticking; the simmered mixture is satisfying and substantial as a standalone meal.
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp olive oil $0.22
- 1 yellow onion $0.70
- 4 cloves garlic $0.16
- 2 bell pepper $1.72
- 1 lb ground beef $4.98
- 1/2 cup red wine $0.72
- 1 oz. can diced tomatoes $1.63
- 1 oz. can tomato sauce $1.06
- 2 Tbsp soy sauce $0.05
- 2 bay leaf $0.30, whole, optional
- 1/2 tsp oregano $0.05, dried
- 1/2 tsp basil $0.05, dried
- 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper $0.02
- 1/2 cup water $0.00
- 2 cups elbow macaroni $0.59, about 1/2 lb
- salt $0.05, to taste
Instructions
- Dice the onion and mince the garlic. Sauté both in a large soup pot with the olive oil over medium heat until the onions are translucent. While the onion and garlic are sautéing, dice the bell peppers, then add them to the pot and continue to sauté for about two minutes more.
- Add the ground beef to the pot with the vegetables and continue to sauté over medium until the beef is cooked through. Add the red wine to the pot and stir to dissolve any browned bits off the bottom of the pot.
- Add the diced tomatoes (with juices), tomato sauce, soy sauce, bay leaves, oregano, basil, crushed red pepper, and water to the pot. Stir to combine, place a lid on the pot, and allow it to come up to a boil. Once boiling, turn it down to low, and let the sauce simmer for 30 minutes with the lid on, stirring occasionally.
- After the sauce has simmered for 30 minutes, add the macaroni and stir to combine. Continue to let the macaroni simmer in the sauce, with the lid on, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is tender (about 10-12 minutes).
- Once the pasta is tender, taste the goulash and add salt to taste. Remove the bay leaves, then serve.
Notes
- Ground turkey or pork can be used instead of ground beef for variation.
- Choose a dry red wine like Cabernet Sauvignon to enrich the sauce; beef broth is an alternative if wine is undesired.
- Small pasta shapes such as small shells or ditalini can replace elbow macaroni; ensure pasta simmers until tender.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6About 1.5 cups each
Amount Per Serving
Calories 467 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1.5Cups | |
| Calories | 467kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 50g | 17% |
| Protein | 22g | 44% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Sodium | 920mg | 38% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.7
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