Description
A comforting and hearty one-pot meal, Cheesy Beef Goulash is a delicious American classic that combines ground beef, savory seasonings, tender macaroni, and gooey cheddar cheese.
Ingredients
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Ground Beef Mixture:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
Additional Ingredients:
- 2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Sauté Aromatics: In a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat, sauté onion and bell pepper in olive oil until softened. Add garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Brown Beef: Add ground beef, cook until browned, and drain excess grease.
- Add Ingredients: Stir in tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, Italian seasoning, and smoked paprika. Bring to a gentle boil.
- Cook Pasta: Add macaroni, cook for 12-15 minutes until tender, stirring occasionally.
- Melt Cheese: Remove from heat, stir in cheddar cheese until creamy.
- Season and Serve: Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with parsley if desired and serve hot.
Notes
- Use a mix of cheddar and mozzarella for extra creaminess.
- This goulash reheats well for delicious leftovers the next day!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
