Description
One Pan American Goulash is the ultimate family-friendly dinner that combines convenience and comfort in a single dish. This easy recipe features ground beef, elbow macaroni, and a rich tomato sauce simmered with aromatic spices, all cooked in one skillet for minimal cleanup. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family meals, this hearty goulash is customizable with your favorite vegetables and seasonings. Top it off with gooey cheddar cheese for extra deliciousness. With just 10 minutes of prep time and a short cooking period, you’ll have a satisfying meal ready to serve in no time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 diced onion
- 2 cans (8 oz each) tomato sauce
- 15 oz can diced tomatoes
- 1 ½ cups beef broth
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- Shredded cheddar cheese (for topping)
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef with the diced onion, seasoning with salt, pepper, onion powder, paprika, and Italian seasoning.
- Drain excess grease and stir in minced garlic and Worcestershire sauce.
- Add tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, beef broth, and elbow macaroni; stir well.
- Place bay leaves on top, bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to medium-low and cover.
- Cook for about 12-15 minutes until pasta is tender; remove bay leaves before serving.
- Serve warm topped with shredded cheddar cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 75mg