Easy Goulash Recipe (American Style)

Name: Easy Goulash Recipe (American Style)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: ¾ pound ground beef (ground turkey, chicken, or pork, or ground veal or bison also work); ½ yellow onion (diced); 2 cups low sodium beef broth (chicken and vegetable also work); 14.5 ounces diced tomatoes ((1 can)); 1 cup marinara sauce (store-bought or homemade); 1 tablespoon brown sugar (optional, for a sweeter sauce); 1 bay leaf; 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning (store-bought or homemade); 2 teaspoons low-sodium soy sauce; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; ½ teaspoon ground paprika; ½ teaspoon seasoned salt (or to taste); ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper (or to taste); 1 cup dry elbow macaroni (any short or tubular pasta works); ½ cup freshly shredded sharp cheddar cheese (optional); chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

Prep:5minCook:35min

Ground beef, tomatoes, and noodles make a delicious comfort food dinner you can make any night of the week in this American Goulash recipe.Step-by-step photos can be seen below the recipe card.

Updated at: Tue, 15 Jul 2025 00:21:11 GMT