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Goulash Recipe (American)

Hearty, comforting macaroni with ground beef, melted cheese, tomatoes, and a heap of paprika.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 6 -8 servings
Calories: 544 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 8 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 bell pepper chopped (any color)
  • 2 pounds ground beef
  • 3 cups beef stock
  • 1 15-ounce can tomato sauce
  • 1 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 3 tablespoons paprika sweet or smoked, based on preference
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce  optional
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 cups elbow macaroni uncooked
  • 1-2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

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  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, minced garlic, and bell pepper. Sauté until the vegetables are soft and the onion is translucent, not browned. Don't brown the onion as it will continue to brown with beef.
  2. Add the ground beef to the pot. Cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon. Drain any excess grease.
  3. Stir in the beef stock, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes with their juice, paprika, Worcestershire sauce (if using), and season with salt and pepper.
  4. Add the uncooked elbow macaroni to the pot. Stir well and simmer for about 15 minutes, or until the macaroni is tender. If the goulash seems too thick, you can add a little more beef stock or water.
  5. Once the macaroni is cooked and the heat is turned off, stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until it melts and blends into the goulash. Stir quickly to mix cheese throughout, it should melt easily and incorporate into the sauce.
  6. Garnish with chopped parsley. Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutrition Information

Serving 1g Calories 544kcal (27%) Carbohydrates 18g (6%) Protein 42g (84%) Fat 33g (51%) Saturated Fat 13g (65%) Polyunsaturated Fat 16g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 129mg (43%) Sodium 627mg (26%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 4g (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6-8 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 544

% Daily Value*

Serving 1g
Calories 544kcal 27%
Carbohydrates 18g 6%
Protein 42g 84%
Fat 33g 51%
Saturated Fat 13g 65%
Polyunsaturated Fat 16g 94%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 129mg 43%
Sodium 627mg 26%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 4g 8%

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