Absolutely—here’s a hearty American-style beef goulash that’s easy, comforting, and especially good for a weeknight dinner.
🍲 Best Beef Goulash
Serves: 6
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 35–40 minutes
Ingredients
2 lb (900 g) ground beef
1 large onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups beef broth
1 (28-oz) can crushed tomatoes
1 (15-oz) can tomato sauce
2 tbsp tomato paste
2 tsp paprika
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
Brown the beef: In a large pot or Dutch oven, cook the ground beef and onion over medium-high heat until the beef is browned and the onion is soft. Drain excess grease.
Add flavor: Stir in garlic, tomato paste, paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook for about 1 minute.
Make the sauce: Add crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, and beef broth. Stir well and bring to a boil.
Cook the pasta: Stir in the uncooked macaroni. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about 12–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is tender.
Add cheese: Remove from heat and stir in the cheddar until melted and creamy.
Rest and serve: Let it sit for 5 minutes before serving.
Best upgrade: Add ½ teaspoon smoked paprika and a pinch of red-pepper flakes for a deeper, slightly smoky flavor.
Note: This is American goulash, which is different from traditional Hungarian goulash. Hungarian goulash is typically a paprika-rich beef stew rather than a ground-beef-and-macaroni dish.
