This American Goulash recipe is just a variation of the popular Hungarian dish that typically uses stew meat and has more vegetables.
Don’t let the simplicity of this recipe fool you! Although this dish uses cheap ingredients, it is packed with flavor!
If you want to save a little time, you can boil the macaroni in a separate pan while cooking the ground beef, but why dirty more dishes just to save 10 minutes?
It’s hearty and filling alone, but homemade bread or dinner rolls are a great side. Other great options would be a simple salad or vegetables such as corn or green beans.
Goulash can typically be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 to 4 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Ready for another one pot dinner? Try Hearty Chili with Beans.
American Goulash
Equipment
- Dutch oven
Ingredients
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 2 lbs. lean ground beef
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced or finely chopped
- 2 15 oz. cans tomato sauce
- 2 14.5 oz. cans diced tomatoes (petite diced works best)
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 cup water
- 3 Tbs. Worcestershire sauce
- 2 Tbs. Italian seasoning
- 1 Tbs. salt
- ½ Tbs. black pepper
Instructions
- In a Dutch oven, brown ground beef with salt and pepper. Add onion and garlic and cook until translucent. If not using LEAN ground beef, drain. Do not rinse!
- Add remaining ingredients except the macaroni. Cook just to boiling, then add the macaroni. Cover with lid and reduce heat to a simmer.
- Cook covered, for 15 to 20 minutes. Check at 15 minutes to make sure macaroni is done.
- Finish with grated Parmesan or Romano cheese.
- Enjoy a hearty meal while knowing you only have to wash one pan!
