American Goulash

Name: American Goulash
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1½ pounds (680g) lean ground beef; 1 medium onion, (chopped ); 1 tablespoon (15g) minced garlic; 3-4 medium tomatoes, (chopped); 1 15-ounce can tomato sauce; 3-4 cups (700-945ml) beef broth (or more); 1 tablespoon (8-9g) Italian seasoning; 1 teaspoon (3g) paprika; 1 teaspoon (12g) granulated sugar; 1 tablespoon (10g) beef bouillon (or chicken bouillon); 1 bay leaf; 2 cups (112g) elbow macaroni, (uncooked); ½ teaspoon (1-2g) cayenne pepper ((optional)); salt and pepper (to taste); ½-1 cup (56-112g) shredded cheddar cheese; fresh parsley, (chopped for garnish )

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:35min

A simple yet flavorful one-pot meal with elbow macaroni smothered with a rich beefy tomato sauce. This classic comfort food is a satisfying pasta dinner that comes together in a breeze!

Updated at: Mon, 08 Jun 2026 00:06:34 GMT