American goulash

Here’s a classic American Goulash recipe 🇺🇸🍝
Comforting, cheesy, and easy to make—perfect for a weeknight meal.

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American Goulash

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef (or ground turkey)
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
• 1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce
• 1 cup beef or chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
• 1–1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese

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Instructions

1. Cook beef
   • In a large skillet or pot, cook ground beef over medium heat until browned.
   • Drain excess fat.
2. Add onions & garlic
   • Sauté onion and garlic until soft (about 3–4 minutes).
3. Add liquids & seasoning
   • Stir in diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, broth, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
   • Bring to a boil.
4. Cook pasta
   • Add uncooked elbow macaroni.
   • Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 15–20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender.
5. Add cheese
   • Stir in shredded cheddar until melted and creamy.
6. Serve
   • Serve hot, optionally topped with extra cheese or chopped parsley.

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Tips

• Add bell peppers, mushrooms, or peas for extra veggies.
• Mix cheeses (cheddar + mozzarella) for richer flavor.
• Leftovers store well and taste great reheated.

If you want a slow cooker version, spicier version, or one-pot stovetop shortcut, I can give that too.