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Easy American Goulash

The classic one-pot American goulash — seasoned ground beef, elbow macaroni, and tomato sauce with melty cheddar stirred through. Ready in 35 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 440
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs ground beef or ground turkey
  • 1 large yellow onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 30 oz diced tomatoes undrained
  • 30 oz tomato sauce two 15-oz cans
  • 3 tbsp Worcestershire sauce for savory depth
  • 1 1/2 tbsp Italian seasoning dried
  • 1 tsp garlic salt fine
  • 1 tsp black pepper freshly ground
  • 4 cups beef broth plus more to taste
  • 16 oz elbow macaroni uncooked
  • 2 cups cheddar cheese shredded

Equipment

  • 1 Large pot with lid heavy-bottomed

Method
 

  1. Brown ground beef and onion in a large pot over medium-high heat, 5-8 minutes; add garlic, cook 1 minute. Drain grease.
  2. Stir in tomatoes, tomato sauce, Worcestershire, and seasonings; add broth. Simmer 15 minutes.
  3. Add uncooked macaroni; cover and simmer on low 12-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until al dente.
  4. Remove from heat; stir in cheddar until melted. Rest 5 minutes and serve.