Description
This American Goulash is a comforting, flavorful dish with ground beef, tomatoes, and cheesy elbow macaroni. It’s quick to prepare, making it ideal for busy weeknights or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
- 1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes undrained
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
- 2 teaspoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 8 ounces uncooked elbow macaroni
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- In a large deep skillet or Dutch oven, cook the ground beef over medium-high heat for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thoroughly cooked; drain the fat.
- Add the tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, brown sugar, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir well and bring to a boil.
- Stir in the uncooked macaroni. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 12 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the macaroni is tender.
- Remove from heat and stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until melted and fully combined. Let it stand for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, you can add chopped onions or bell peppers when cooking the beef.
This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated for a quick meal later.
Feel free to substitute ground turkey or chicken for a lighter option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 505
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 1020mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 89mg