Description
This American Goulash is a delightful one-pot meal that brings together the comforting flavors of ground beef, rich tomatoes, and tender elbow macaroni. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this hearty dish is easy to prepare and sure to satisfy even the pickiest eaters. With its savory blend of ingredients, you can whip up this classic comfort food in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 15-ounce can crushed tomatoes
- 8-ounce can tomato sauce
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup elbow macaroni pasta, cooked
- Grated Parmesan cheese for serving
Instructions
- In a large saucepan over medium heat, brown and crumble the ground beef with diced onion and minced garlic until fully cooked. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in crushed tomatoes and tomato sauce. Season with sugar, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper; mix well.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to low and let simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Add the cooked elbow macaroni into the sauce, stirring to combine. Allow it to simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
- Serve hot in bowls topped with grated Parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg