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American Goulash

American Goulash: Easy Comfort Food with Turkey Bacon and Beef

American Goulash is a comforting, hearty dish featuring ground beef, elbow macaroni, and a rich tomato sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 12 servings
Calories 450 kcal

Equipment

  • large pot

Ingredients
  

Meat and Poultry

  • 2 pounds ground beef

Vegetables

  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 large bay leaves
  • ¼ cup chopped Italian parsley

Spices and Seasonings

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons Hungarian paprika
  • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper or to taste

Liquids

  • 1 quart chicken broth or water
  • 1 24 ounce jar marinara sauce
  • 1 15 ounce can diced tomatoes
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce

Pasta

  • 2 cups elbow macaroni

Dairy

  • 1 cup shredded white Cheddar cheese Optional

Instructions
 

Cooking Steps

  • Gather all ingredients.
  • Heat oil in a pot over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and onion; cook and stir until beef is browned and crumbly and onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Continue to cook and stir until liquid is evaporated, 3 to 5 minutes. Add garlic, bay leaves, paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, black pepper, and cayenne.
  • Cook, stirring occasionally, until flavors come together, about 3 minutes. Pour in broth, marinara sauce, and diced tomatoes. Pour water into the sauce jar, swirl, and pour into the pot. Stir in soy sauce; bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to medium and simmer until flavors intensify, about 30 minutes.
  • Increase the heat to medium-high and bring to a rapid simmer. Stir in macaroni; cook, stirring occasionally, until just barely tender, about 12 minutes. Check for doneness after 10 minutes.
  • Remove from the heat and discard bay leaves. Stir in Cheddar and parsley. Cover and let rest for 5 minutes. Taste and season as desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 57gProtein: 30gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 20mg
Keyword American Goulash, Beef, comfort food, easy recipes, one pot meal, turkey bacon
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