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American Goulash

A close-up, overhead view of a bowl filled with delicious American goulash, featuring elbow macaroni and seasoned ground beef in a rich tomato sauce.
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A simple, hearty one-pot dish of elbow macaroni, ground beef, and tomatoes, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 2 cups water or beef broth
  • 1 cup elbow macaroni, uncooked
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a large pot or Dutch oven, cook the ground beef and onion over medium-high heat until the beef is browned and the onion is softened. Drain off any excess grease.
  2. Stir in the garlic, salt, pepper, and paprika. Cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
  3. Pour in the crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, and water or broth. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
  4. Stir in the uncooked elbow macaroni.
  5. Cover the pot and reduce the heat to low. Simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the macaroni is tender, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
  6. If desired, stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until melted.
  7. Serve hot.

Notes

  • This recipe is a great base for meal planning.
  • For a spicier version, add a pinch of red pepper flakes with the paprika.
  • Leftovers store well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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