🍲 American Goulash
American goulash is a comforting one-pot pasta dish made with ground beef, tomatoes, pasta, and simple seasonings. It’s very popular in home cooking because it’s easy, budget-friendly, and filling.
(Note: It’s different from the traditional Hungarian dish Gulyás, which is more like a paprika beef soup.)
🥘 Ingredients (Serves 4–6)
- 1 lb (450 g) ground beef
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Brown the beef
In a large pot, cook ground beef and chopped onion over medium heat until the beef is browned. Drain excess fat.
2️⃣ Add garlic and seasonings
Stir in garlic, paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook about 1 minute.
3️⃣ Add liquids
Pour in beef broth, tomato sauce, and diced tomatoes. Stir well.
4️⃣ Add pasta
Stir in the elbow macaroni.
5️⃣ Simmer
Cover and cook on low heat for 15–20 minutes, stirring occasionally until pasta is tender.
6️⃣ Add cheese (optional)
Sprinkle shredded cheese on top and let it melt before serving.
🍽️ Serving Ideas
American goulash goes great with:
- Garlic bread
- Green salad
- Roasted vegetables
💡 Tips
- Add bell peppers or mushrooms for extra flavor.
- Use ground turkey instead of beef for a lighter version.
- It tastes even better the next day because the flavors deepen.
If you want, I can also show you the secret old-school American goulash recipe from the 1950s that tastes even richer and thicker. 🍝
