Easy American Goulash
A quick and comforting one-pot dish made with ground beef, pasta, and zesty tomato sauce, perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 cup chopped yellow onion
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 14 ounces canned diced tomatoes (undrained)
- 8 ounces canned tomato sauce
- 1½ cups beef broth
- 1¼ cups elbow macaroni (or gluten-free pasta alternative)
- ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese For serving
Instructions
Preparation
- In a large saucepan or Dutch oven, drizzle olive oil and set it over medium heat.
- Coarsely chop the onion and add it to the heated oil; sauté for 1 minute.
- Add the ground beef, gently breaking it up with a spatula or wooden spoon. Cook for roughly 5 to 6 minutes, or until the beef is browned and no longer pink.
- Add the minced garlic, paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper. Stir to mix evenly.
- Stir in the canned tomatoes, tomato sauce, and beef broth. Cover and bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce to a simmer for 4 minutes.
- Add the elbow macaroni and cook uncovered for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the noodles are tender.
- Remove from heat and sprinkle with parmesan. Cover and let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Serve hot, topped with an extra sprinkle of parmesan cheese if desired. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. For added flavor, sauté bell peppers with the onion, or add crushed red pepper flakes for a spicier kick.