Description
One-pot American goulash is a simple, hearty meal of tender ground beef simmered with saucy tomatoes, classic seasonings, macaroni noodles, and cheddar cheese! Give it a try; your stomach will thank you.
Ingredients
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- 1-2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 1/2 cups diced onion
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/8 - 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 large bay leaf, or 2 small
- 1 lb 80/20 ground beef
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- 3 cups beef broth, divided SEE NOTE
- 14.5 ounces petite diced tomatoes, undrained
- 14.5 ounces tomato sauce
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 1/2 cups macaroni noodles
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Warm a 3+ quart Dutch oven or pot on the stove over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon of oil.
- Saute the diced onion and green bell pepper until the vegetables start to brown, about 7 minutes, stirring occasionally. Next, add the garlic, salt, pepper, oregano, smoked paprika, red pepper flakes, and bay leaf. Stir to combine and cook until fragrant, 1-2 minutes.
- Crumble the ground beef into the pot with your hands, breaking it into small pieces. Brown the beef in the pot, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes. Next, add the tomato paste, cooking for 2-3 minutes.
- Then pour in 2 cups of beef broth, tomato sauce, petite diced tomatoes, and Worcestershire sauce. Bring all this to a boil, then lower to a simmer for 10-15 minutes. Stir it occasionally to ensure even cooking.
- Add the macaroni noodles and cook for 15 more minutes or until the pasta has softened. Thin out with the remaining broth if needed.
- When the pasta is cooked, remove from the heat and stir in the freshly grated cheddar cheese. Garnish with parsley to serve.
Notes
NOTE: Reserve 1 cup of beef broth to thin it out as needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main dish
- Method: Stove-top
- Cuisine: American
