Yield: 8 servings
American Goulash
This American goulash recipe is an easy dinner ready in just 30 minutes. With a flavorful sauce and gooey melted cheese, it is a comforting dinner the whole family will enjoy!
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 lb ground sausage
- 16 oz macaroni noodles
- ½ cup diced onion
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 red or green bell pepper, seeded and diced
- ½ cup beef broth
- 2 (14.5 oz) cans petite diced tomatoes
- 24 oz marinara sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Italian seasonings
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, optional
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Instructions
- Cook the macaroni noodles according to the directions on the package. When the pasta is done cooking, drain it and stir a few times to keep it from sticking together.
- While the pasta cooks, heat a large heavy bottomed pot, like a dutch oven, over medium-high heat, then add the ground beef and sausage meat. Cook, while breaking the meat apart, until it is no longer pink. Drain any excess grease.
- Add the onions, garlic, and bell pepper to the pot, and cook for about 5 minutes, until the veggies are tender.
- Add the beef broth, canned tomatoes, marinara sauce, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Stir to combine. Bring the sauce to a simmer and let it cook for 10 minutes.
- Add the cooked pasta to the sauce, and add the cheese if using. Stir to combine. Serve immediately while hot.
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Notes
Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Reheat: Reheat a serving in the microwave in 30-second increments. You can also place it in an oven-safe dish, cover it in aluminum foil, and reheat it in a 350°F oven for 15 minutes. You may need to add a little extra broth as the noodles will soak it up when stored.
Freeze: Let the goulash cool completely, then transfer it to an airtight container. Freeze for up to 3 months. For best results, thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
Make it Southwestern. If you want to add a Southwestern twist to this recipe, you can replace the diced tomatoes with a can of Ro-tel. You can also add canned corn and/or green chilis!
Make it spicy. If you’re a fan of heat, this beefy pasta dish is a great recipe to spice up. You can add fresh diced jalapeños when sautéing the vegetables, or use spicy ground sausage.
Top with parmesan. You can add a restaurant-quality finish by garnishing with grated parmesan cheese.
Add beans. If you want to make this easy goulash recipe a little heartier, add a can or two of rinsed and drained kidney beans.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 serving, Calories: 713kcal, Carbohydrates: 59g, Protein: 36g, Fat: 38g, Saturated Fat: 15g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g, Monounsaturated Fat: 14g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 109mg, Sodium: 1631mg, Potassium: 1098mg, Fiber: 6g, Sugar: 10g, Vitamin A: 1001IU, Vitamin C: 29mg, Calcium: 305mg, Iron: 5mg