Post by @aronemerson4

🍝 Classic American Goulash 🥩 This Classic American Goulash is a nostalgic one-pot comfort meal made with tender elbow macaroni, seasoned ground beef, onions, peppers, and a rich tomato sauce. It's hearty, budget-friendly, and perfect for feeding the whole family on busy weeknights. Ingredients For the Goulash • 2 lbs lean ground beef • 1 large yellow onion, diced • 1 green bell pepper, diced • 1 red bell pepper, diced • 4 garlic cloves, minced • 2 tbsp olive oil For the Sauce • 2 (15 oz) cans diced tomatoes • 1 (15 oz) can tomato sauce • 2 tbsp tomato paste • 2 cups beef broth • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce • 1 tsp Italian seasoning • 1 tsp paprika • 1 tsp garlic powder • 1 tsp onion powder • 1 tsp salt • ½ tsp black pepper • ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional) • 2 bay leaves For the Pasta • 2 cups elbow macaroni, uncooked For Garnish • Fresh chopped parsley • Freshly grated Parmesan cheese (optional) Instructions 1. Heat the olive oil in a large Dutch oven or deep pot over medium-high heat. 2. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it into crumbles. Drain any excess grease. 3. Stir in the onion and bell peppers. Cook for 5 minutes until softened. 4. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. 5. Stir in the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, Italian seasoning, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, crushed red pepper flakes, and bay leaves. 6. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 15 minutes. 7. Stir in the uncooked elbow macaroni. 8. Cover and cook for 12–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is tender and most of the liquid has been absorbed. 9. Remove the bay leaves. 10. Let the goulash rest for 5 minutes before serving so the sauce thickens. 11. Garnish with chopped parsley and freshly grated Parmesan cheese. Serving Suggestions Serve with garlic bread, buttery dinner rolls, a crisp garden salad, roasted vegetables, or steamed green beans. Storage Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Add a splash of beef broth when reheating to keep the pasta moist. Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 50 minutes Servings: 8 Calories: Approximately 520 per serving #AmericanGoulash #ComfortFood #OnePotMeal #GroundBeef #EasyDinner