Description
One Pan American Goulash is the ultimate comfort food that effortlessly brings families together around the dinner table. This hearty dish features ground beef, elbow macaroni, and a savory tomato sauce, all cooked in a single skillet for easy preparation and minimal cleanup. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this recipe is brimming with flavor and can be customized to suit your family’s preferences.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 diced onion
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- (2) 8 oz cans of tomato sauce
- 15 oz can of diced tomatoes
- 2 bay leaves
- 1.5 cups beef broth
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- Shredded cheddar cheese for topping
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef with the diced onion and seasonings until cooked through.
- Drain excess grease, then add minced garlic and Worcestershire sauce; stir to combine.
- Add tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, beef broth, and macaroni; mix well.
- Place bay leaves on top, bring to a simmer, then cover and reduce heat to medium-low.
- Cook for about 12-15 minutes until pasta is tender; remove bay leaves before serving.
- Serve hot topped with shredded cheddar cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg