Old Fashioned American Goulash

• portioner: Serving: 6 Servings
• total tid: 45-50mins

Ingredienser

1 lb Lean Ground Beef

2 cups Elbow Macaroni (uncooked)

1 large Onion, chopped

1 Green Bell Pepper, chopped (optional but classic)

3 cloves Garlic, minced

1 can (15 oz) Tomato Sauce

1 can (15 oz) Diced Tomatoes (undrained)

1 ½ cups Beef Broth

1 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce

1 tbsp Soy Sauce (adds deep umami)

2 tsp Dried Italian Seasoning

1 tsp Paprika (Smoked or Sweet)

1 cup Sharp Cheddar Cheese, shredded

Salt and Pepper to taste

Instruktioner

1- Heat a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef, onion, and bell pepper.

2- Cook, breaking up the beef with a spoon, until the meat is browned and vegetables are soft (about 5-7 minutes). Drain excess grease.

3- Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

4- Stir in the tomato sauce, diced tomatoes (with their juice), beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper.

5- Bring the mixture to a gentle boil.

6- **One-Pot Magic:** Stir in the uncooked macaroni noodles. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 12-15 minutes.

7- **Crucial Step:** Stir the pot occasionally while it simmers to prevent the pasta from sticking to the bottom.

8- Cook until the pasta is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed (it should still be saucy).

9- Remove from heat. Stir in half of the cheddar cheese until melted.

10- Top with the remaining cheese, cover the pot for 2 minutes to let it melt, and serve hot.

Macros Summary:

Protein: 28g

Carbs: 35g

Fat: 12g

Calories: 380

Time: 35 min ⏱️