Old Fashioned Goulash (American Goulash)

5 from 4 votes

Old Fashioned Goulash (American Goulash)

Old fashioned goulash (american goulash) makes a tasty and affordable meal. Comfort food couldn't get any easier. Delicious!

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Course: Main Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Ground beef, macaroni, tomato

Servings:

Calories: 282kcal

Author: Brad Harris

Ingredients

1 lb Ground beef
1 tbsp Olive oil
8 oz Elbow macaroni
1 cup Bell pepper (green, red, orange) diced
1/2 cup Onion diced
1 tbsp Garlic finely diced
15 oz Tomato sauce
15 oz Diced tomatoes
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
Kosher salt to taste
Black pepper to taste

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Cook the elbow macaroni noodles according to the directions. Drain, and set to the side.
8 oz Elbow macaroni
While the pasta is cooking, place a dutch oven on medium-high heat and add the olive oil.
1 tbsp Olive oil
When the oil has heated, add the ground beef, bell peppers, and onions. As it cooks, break the beef up into smaller pieces.
1 lb Ground beef, 1 cup Bell pepper (green, red, orange), 1/2 cup Onion
Continue to cook until the onions are translucent and the peppers have softened, about 10 to 12 minutes. Stir occasionally.
Add the garlic, stir in to combine, and cook for about a minute or until fragrant. Reduce heat to medium.
1 tbsp Garlic
Add the elbow pasta, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, and Worcestershire sauce. Stir to combine well.
8 oz Elbow macaroni, 15 oz Tomato sauce, 15 oz Diced tomatoes, 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
Taste the dish and add salt and pepper to your preferred taste. Cook for another minute or two to get everything combined well.
Kosher salt, Black pepper
Garnish with a little flat parsley or green onion and serve hot.

Notes

Variations: Use red or orange bell peppers if you're not a fan of green bell pepper. Add red pepper flakes for a spicier version.

Freezing: Transfer to a freezer-safe container. Allow it to cool to room temperature and then store in an airtight container. It will keep for a couple of months.

Refrigerating: Allow it to cool to room temperature, then store it in the refrigerator. To reheat, add the goulash to a large pan and reheat until hot.

Originally Published 11/28/2022

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