This american goulash recipe is a one-pot of ground beef, tomatoes, and elbow pasta. It is not classic lasagna and not homemade chili.
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American Goulash
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
Description
American goulash with beef and elbows. From Your Daily Hit.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 pound (454g) ground beef
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
- 2 cups (480ml) beef broth
- 1 1/2 cups (150g) elbow macaroni
- 1 cup shredded cheddar, optional
Instructions
- Cook onion in oil until soft. Add garlic and beef. Brown the beef and drain extra fat.
- Stir in salt, seasoning, paprika, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, and broth. Bring to a simmer.
- Add dry elbows. Cover and simmer 14 to 16 minutes, stirring once, until the pasta is tender and the sauce is thick.
- Taste for salt. Stir in cheddar if you want it. Rest 5 minutes so it thickens.
Notes
This is the American one-pot, not Hungarian goulash with paprika and no pasta. Keep the elbows in the pot only as long as they need.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
One pot, not a layered bake
Lasagna is sheets, cheese, and the oven. This stays in a single pot.
Substitutions
Macaroni can be another short pasta. Add a cup more broth if the shape is large.
Mistakes to avoid
A hard boil breaks the pasta and clouds the sauce. Keep it at a steady simmer.
Storage
Refrigerate 4 days. The pasta keeps drinking sauce. Add a splash of water to reheat.
Nutrition (estimated)
About 430 calories per serving. Estimate only, not a lab test.
FAQ
Is this Hungarian goulash?
No. Hungarian goulash is a paprika stew. This is the American pasta pot.
Can I use turkey?
Yes. Add a little oil so the pot does not scorch.
Cheese on top?
Optional. Cheddar is the weeknight finish, not a ricotta layer.
Why is it dry?
The pasta absorbed the broth. Stir in water or tomato sauce when you reheat.