Description
American Goulash is a classic, cozy medley of ground beef, elbow pasta, and tomatoes, jazzed up with peppers and onions and tasty seasonings. It’s a simple, one-pot comfort dish that’s perfect for feeding hungry tummies.
Ingredients
- 1 tbs olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 tbs Italian seasoning
- 1 tbs paprika
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp kosher or coarse salt
- 2 lbs lean ground beef or lean ground turkey
- 2 (15oz) cans diced tomatoes
- 1 tbs Worcestershire sauce
- 3 bay leaves
- 3 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 2 tbs fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Place a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat, and add oil. Add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender and light golden brown, about 5-6 minutes. Stir in bell pepper and cook until tender, about 3-4 minutes. Reduce heat to low and add Italian seasoning, paprika, garlic powder and salt. Cook for 1 minute.
- Add ground beef, breaking up into small crumbs with a wooden spoon as it cooks. Cook for about 5-8 minutes until meat is cooked through and browned. Scrape bottom of pot of any stuck-on bits if there are any.
- Stir in diced tomatoes, Worcestershire sauce and bay leaves and bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes, uncovered, stirring often.
- Stir in broth and macaroni. Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, until macaroni is tender, about 15 minutes. Remove bay leaves and serve, topped with parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 30 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American