Cheesy American Goulash
A one pot dinner of ground beef, elbow macaroni, and tomato sauce finished with melted cheese.
Equipment
- Large pot
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 2 cup tomato sauce
- 1 cup low-sodium beef broth
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 2 cup elbow macaroni dry
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or mozzarella cheese
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Cooking
- Brown the beef and onion in a large pot until the beef reaches 160 degrees F.
- Stir in the garlic for 30 seconds, then drain excess fat.
- Add the tomatoes, tomato sauce, broth, and Italian seasoning.
- Add the macaroni and bring to a boil.
- Reduce the heat, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is tender.
- Stir in the cheese until melted, season, and serve hot.
Notes
Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat within 3 to 4 days. Reheat to 165 degrees F with a splash of broth. Nutrition is an estimate.