Absolutely! 🇭🇺✨ This Easy Goulash Recipe is a classic American-style comfort food — simple, hearty, and full of rich tomato and beef flavor. It’s a one-pot meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights and picky eaters alike.
Want Hungarian-style goulash instead (with paprika and stewed beef)? Just let me know!
🍲 Easy American Goulash Recipe
✅ One-pot | 30-minute meal | Family favorite
🛒 Ingredients (Serves 4–6):
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1 lb ground beef
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1 small onion, diced
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
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1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes (undrained)
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1 ½ cups elbow macaroni (uncooked)
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1 ½ cups water or beef broth
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1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
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1 tsp Italian seasoning
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½ tsp paprika (optional)
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Salt & pepper to taste
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1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional, for topping)
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Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
👨🍳 Instructions:
1. Brown the Beef
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In a large pot or deep skillet, cook ground beef and onion over medium heat until browned.
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Drain excess fat.
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Add minced garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
2. Build the Sauce
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Stir in tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, Worcestershire sauce, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper.
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Add water or beef broth and stir to combine.
3. Cook the Pasta
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Add the uncooked elbow macaroni right into the sauce.
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Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low.
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Cover and simmer for 15–20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed.
4. Finish & Serve
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Taste and adjust seasoning.
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Sprinkle cheese on top and cover for a couple minutes to melt, if using.
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Garnish with chopped parsley.
🍽️ Optional Add-Ins:
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Bell peppers or mushrooms (sauté with onion)
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Red pepper flakes for heat
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Swap beef for ground turkey or sausage
🧊 Storage:
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Fridge: Keeps 3–4 days in airtight container
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Freezer: Cool completely before freezing; reheats well on stovetop or microwave