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Old-Fashioned American Goulash: A Comfort Food Delight

A classic comfort food dish featuring ground beef, macaroni, and a rich tomato sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes
  • 1 15-ounce can tomato sauce
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 cups elbow macaroni
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Method
 

  1. In a large skillet or pot, brown the ground beef over medium heat until fully cooked. Drain any excess fat.
  2. Add the chopped onion, green bell pepper, and minced garlic to the skillet. Cook for about 5 minutes, or until the vegetables are softened.
  3. Stir in the diced tomatoes (with juice), tomato sauce, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
  4. Add the elbow macaroni to the skillet, stirring to combine. Cover and cook for about 15-20 minutes, or until the macaroni is tender, stirring occasionally.
  5. Once the macaroni is cooked, remove from heat and stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until melted and well combined.
  6. Serve hot, garnished with additional cheese if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 24gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6g

Notes

  • For a spicier version, add 1/2 teaspoon of red pepper flakes or diced jalapeños.
  • Substitute ground turkey or chicken for a leaner option, and use whole wheat macaroni for added fiber.

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