Description
American Goulash is a delightful, one-pot dish that combines the heartiness of ground beef with tender macaroni and a rich tomato sauce. This comforting recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners, offering a meal that pleases both kids and adults alike. With just a handful of ingredients and a quick cooking time, you can whip up this savory stew in no time. The flavors meld beautifully, creating a satisfying dish that warms the soul.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 15-ounce can crushed tomatoes
- 8-ounce can tomato sauce
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup elbow macaroni pasta, cooked
Instructions
- In a large saucepan over medium heat, brown the ground beef with diced onion and minced garlic until no longer pink. Drain excess grease.
- Stir in the crushed tomatoes and tomato sauce.
- Season with sugar, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper; bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for about 10 minutes to combine flavors.
- Mix in the cooked elbow macaroni; let simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
- Serve hot with grated Parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg