Chef John's American Goulash

Name: Chef John's American Goulash
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 large onion, diced; 2 pounds ground beef; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 2 teaspoons kosher salt; ½ teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste; 2 tablespoons paprika; 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning; 2 bay leaves; 1 quart chicken broth; 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes; 1 (24 ounce) jar marinara sauce; 1 cup water; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 2 cups elbow macaroni; ¼ cup chopped Italian parsley; 1 cup shredded white Cheddar cheese

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:1h

One of my all-time favorite comfort food meals growing up was the beef goulash they served in my school cafeteria alongside a slice of buttered white bread and a carton of milk. Little did I know that it wasn't really goulash, but an Americanized version, invented to stretch a small amount of beef into enough food for a not-so-small family. This is one of those very simple dishes that does not taste simple--perfect for your weeknight dinner rotation.

Updated at: Tue, 27 Sep 2022 03:58:09 GMT