American Easy Goulash Recipe
This easy goulash recipe makes a hearty comfort meal with little to no effort! A pot of soft macaroni in a flavorful ground beef sauce. Each bowl of beef goulash is cheesy and flavorful.
Ingredients
- 8 oz macaroni pasta
- 1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef
- 1 medium onion finely chopped
- 1 green bell pepper cubed
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 15 oz diced tomatoes
- 2 bay leaves
- 3 Tbsp ketchup
- 1 Tbsp worcestershire sauce
- 16 oz tomato sauce two 8 oz cans
- 1 tsp salt
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper
- 2 tsp italian seasoning
- 1 cup mexican shredded cheese
Instructions
- Cook the macaroni pasta to al dente in a large pot of salted water. Drain and set aside.
- Sauté ground beef in a deep skillet and break up the meat with a meat masher.
- Once the meat starts browning, add the chopped onion, along with the cubed pepper. Cook until the vegetables are softened.
- Add minced garlic to the meat and season with salt and ground black pepper to taste.
- To the same skillet, add diced tomatoes, bay leaves, ketchup, worcestershire sauce, and tomato sauce.
- Bring up to a simmer and season with salt, pepper, and italian seasoning.
- Simmer on low for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the cooked pasta to the sauce and stir in the cheese, a handful at a time.
- Serve, and enjoy friends!
Notes
- We use lean ground beef, but if you prefer 80/20 beef, cook it as usual and drain the fat.
- For the most efficient cooking process, cook the beef sauce while the macaroni is boiling!
- We use mexican cheese, but you can use your favorite variety of cheeses.
- Refrigerate leftover goulash for up to 3 days in the fridge. Reheat leftovers in a pan and add extra cheese before serving.