American Goulash Recipe

Name: American Goulash
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs ground beef; 1 lb elbow macaroni; 2 (15 ounce) cans tomato sauce; 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans diced tomatoes; 1 white onion, chopped; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 cup water (or as needed to ensure pasta gets cooked properly); 2 teaspoons dried oregano; 2 teaspoons dried basil; 1 bay leaf; kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste; 1/4 cup heavy cream (optional)

Servings: persons

2 lbs ground beef
1 lb elbow macaroni
2 (15 ounce) cans tomato sauce
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
1 white onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup water (or as needed to ensure pasta gets cooked properly)
2 teaspoons dried oregano
2 teaspoons dried basil
1 bay leaf
kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1/4 cup heavy cream (optional)

1
In a large pot or skillet, cook beef over medium-high heat until browned, using your spoon to break it down into smaller pieces.
2
Add onion and garlic and cook until softened, 5-6 minutes. Drain off excess fat.
3
Pour in pasta, water, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, bay leaf, oregano and basil, and stir together.
4
Lower heat and let simmer for 6-8 minutes, or until pasta is al dente and sauce has reduced and water has evaporated.
5
Remove bay leaf, (optional: stir in heavy cream,) season with salt and pepper and serve immediately.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs ground beef, 1 lb elbow macaroni, 2 (15 ounce) cans tomato sauce, 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans diced tomatoes, and more.

Yes, American Goulash falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

American Goulash

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