Description
American goulash is the ultimate comfort food, delivering a warm, hearty dish that combines tender pasta, savory ground beef, and vibrant vegetables in a rich tomato sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes (fire-roasted preferred)
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup bell peppers (red or green), diced
- 2 cups beef broth (low-sodium)
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, brown the ground beef. Add chopped onions and minced garlic; sauté until translucent.
- Stir in diced bell peppers; cook for another 3 minutes.
- Add canned tomatoes with juice and beef broth; bring to a gentle boil.
- Mix in elbow macaroni and season with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Simmer on low heat for 10-12 minutes until the pasta is al dente.
- Top with shredded cheddar cheese; cover briefly until melted. Serve hot.
Notes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 60mg