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Thomas Baker

Old American Goulash Easy Comforting Weeknight Dinner

This Old American Goulash is the perfect easy dinner for weeknight meals, delivering a comforting, hearty dish that the entire family will enjoy. Made with simple ingredients, it's a classic family dinner recipe that's both simple and satisfying.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 434
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 15 ounce can crushed tomatoes
  • 8 ounce can tomato sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 cup elbow macaroni pasta, cooked (measured before cooking)
  • grated Parmesan cheese (for serving)

Method
 

  1. Heat a large saucepan over medium flame and cook the ground beef until browned, adding the diced onion and minced garlic as you crumble the meat. Remove excess fat by draining it.
  2. Pour in the crushed tomatoes along with their juices and the tomato sauce, mixing everything together thoroughly.
  3. Add the sugar, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper to the pan, stirring well before bringing the mixture to a boil.
  4. Lower the heat and let the sauce gently simmer for around 10 minutes to blend flavors.
  5. Fold in the cooked elbow macaroni slowly and continue simmering for about 5 more minutes to warm through.
  6. Dish out your goulash and top with grated Parmesan cheese before serving.

Notes

  • Feel free to throw in some extra veggies like green peppers, diced tomatoes, or mushrooms if your family loves them. Shredded cheddar cheese also makes a delicious addition. The little bit of sugar helps mellow out the acidity from the tomatoes.