Description
American Goulash is the ultimate comfort food that embodies warmth and satisfaction in every bite. This hearty, one-pot meal combines ground beef with canned tomatoes and elbow macaroni for a deliciously savory experience. Ideal for family dinners or casual gatherings, this recipe is not only quick to prepare but also bursting with flavor that will have everyone asking for more. With minimal cleanup and versatile ingredients, you can easily customize it to fit your preferences while keeping it budget-friendly.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 15-ounce can crushed tomatoes
- 8-ounce can tomato sauce
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup elbow macaroni, cooked (measured before cooking)
- Grated Parmesan cheese (for serving)
Instructions
- In a large saucepan over medium heat, brown the ground beef with the diced onion and minced garlic until cooked through. Drain any excess grease.
- Stir in the crushed tomatoes and tomato sauce until well combined.
- Season with sugar, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 10 minutes to meld the flavors.
- Add the cooked elbow macaroni and stir gently. Simmer for another 5 minutes.
- Serve hot, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: One-Pot
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg