Description
Hearty and comforting, classic American Goulash brings generations of home-cooked memories to your dinner table. Savory ground beef, tender pasta, and rich tomato sauce create a warm embrace that connects you to cherished family traditions.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients:
- 1 pound (453 grams) ground beef (90% lean)
- 1.5 cups (355 milliliters) macaroni noodles, uncooked
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
Sauce & Liquids:
- 2.5 cups (591 milliliters) beef broth
- 1 15-ounce (425 grams) can tomato sauce
- 1 15-ounce (425 grams) can petite diced tomatoes (undrained)
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire Sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Seasonings & Finish:
- 1 tablespoon Italian Seasoning
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon pepper
- 1 cup (226 grams) shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- In a spacious skillet, warm olive oil over medium-high heat. Introduce ground beef, diced onions, and bell peppers, sautéing until meat transforms to a rich, caramel-brown color and loses its raw appearance.
- Integrate minced garlic, stirring rapidly for 30 seconds to release its aromatic essence without burning.
- Create the flavor foundation by incorporating beef broth, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, Worcestershire sauce, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper. Elevate to a vigorous boil, then reduce heat, covering and allowing the mixture to simmer gently for 20 minutes.
- Reestablish medium-high temperature, introducing uncooked macaroni directly into the sauce. Allow pasta to cook for 10-12 minutes, stirring intermittently to ensure even cooking and prevent底部粘附. The sauce will naturally thicken during this process.
- Extract bay leaves from the mixture. Fold in shredded cheddar cheese until completely melted and harmoniously integrated. Perform a final seasoning adjustment, tasting and modifying salt and pepper as needed. Present the goulash piping hot, optionally adorned with additional cheese or fresh herb garnish.
Notes
- Customize Meat Choose lean ground beef or turkey for a healthier version, reducing overall fat content while maintaining rich flavor.
- Pasta Perfection Slightly undercook macaroni since it continues absorbing sauce during simmering, preventing mushy texture and ensuring ideal consistency.
- Cheese Enhancement Experiment with different cheese varieties like sharp cheddar, monterey jack, or blend multiple cheeses for deeper, more complex taste profile.
- Gluten-Free Adaptation Substitute regular macaroni with gluten-free pasta or cauliflower rice to accommodate dietary restrictions without compromising deliciousness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg