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Traditional American Goulash

An easy, delicious, and well-rounded meal that everyone will love! Traditional American Goulash is the perfect comfort food!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Servings: 8 Servings
Author: Maggie @ Cupcakes and Sarcasm

Ingredients

  • 1 Tsp Olive Oil
  • 1 1/2 Lbs Ground Beef
  • 1 Sweet Onion, chopped
  • 1 Green Bell Pepper, chopped
  • 4 Garlic Cloves, minced
  • 2 Cups Low-Sodium Beef Broth
  • 15 Oz Canned Tomato Sauce
  • 15 Oz Can Fire-Roasted Diced Tomatoes
  • 2 Tbsp Tomato Paste
  • 2 Tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
  • 1 Tbsp Hot sauce
  • 1 Bay Leaf
  • 1 Tsp Salt
  • 1/2 Tsp Black Pepper
  • 1/2 Tsp Onion Powder
  • 1/2 Tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1/2 Tsp Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
  • 2 Tsp Italian Seasoning
  • 2 Tsp Dried Parsley
  • 1 Cup Elbow Macaroni
  • Grated Parmesan Cheese, for topping

Instructions

  • In a large, deep-walled skillet, add the olive oil, ground beef, onion, and green pepper over medium-high heat. Cook until the veggies are soft and the ground beef is cooked through, breaking it up as it cooks, about 5 minutes. Drain off almost all of the fat (you can leave a tbsp for flavor).
  • Add the garlic cloves and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  • Now add the beef broth, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, bay leaf, and seasonings. Give everything a good stir and cover with a lid.
  • Cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the liquid has slightly reduced.
  • Add the macaroni, recover with the lid, and cook for another 15-20 minutes until the macaroni is cooked until al dente.
  • When the macaroni is cooked, remove from heat. Top with the grated Parmesan cheese and serve. Enjoy!