Nostalgic American Goulash
This one-pot American Goulash with cheese is the ultimate cozy comfort food, perfect for cold nights when you need something warm, hearty, and satisfying.
Servings 4 Servings
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion diced
- 1 green bell pepper diced
- 1 lb. ground beef 90% lean
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 2 ½ cups beef broth
- 1 15-oz can tomato sauce
- 1 15-oz can petite diced tomatoes don’t drain
- 1 ½ cup macaroni noodles uncooked
- 2 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
- 1 tablespoon Italian Seasoning
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot or skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add diced onion, bell pepper, and ground beef. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the beef is browned and no longer pink.
- Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds, stirring until fragrant.
- Pour in the beef broth, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes (with their juice), Worcestershire sauce, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir well and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for 20 minutes.
- Turn the heat back up to medium-high. Add the uncooked macaroni noodles to the pot. Cook for 10-12 minutes or until the pasta is al dente and the sauce thickens. Stir occasionally to prevent the pasta from sticking to the bottom.
- Remove the bay leaves. Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until melted and well combined. Taste and adjust salt and pepper if needed.*
- Serve warm, garnished with additional cheese or fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
*The consistency should be hearty and slightly saucy—not overly thick like a casserole but not runny like a soup. The cheese will help thicken it. If the sauce looks dry, add ¼ cup beef broth or water.
Nutrition
Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 564kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g
