Old Fashioned American Goulash - The Stay At Home Chef

Goulash is a type of final consolation meals, and it doesn’t take endlessly to make! That is one which’s too simple to not put into your rotation. Time to replenish on floor beef and macaroni noodles!

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Why My Recipe

Whole consolation meals with floor beef, melted cheese, and pasta.
Easy and reasonably priced elements.
One pot retains it easy and makes cleanup a breeze.

Old Fashioned American Goulash in a large pot with fresh parsley and sprinkled cheese.

Goulash originates from Hungary, courting again to the ninth century. This recipe is for an American Goulash, which dates again to the early 1900s and is mostly made utilizing floor beef and pasta in a chili powder and paprika tomato stew. There’s a motive why it’s been a consolation meals favourite for over 100 years!

Ingredient Notes

Ingredients for Old Fashioned American Goulash.

Floor Beef: Go for floor beef with at the least 80/20 fats content material or leaner to keep away from extra grease.
White Onion: White onions have a sharper taste, however yellow onions additionally work.
Garlic: Freshly minced garlic offers the very best taste, however jarred minced garlic works in a pinch.
Beef Broth: Select a good-quality, low-sodium beef broth to create a flavorful stew base.
Diced Tomatoes: We use canned diced tomatoes, however you should use fire-roasted tomatoes as a substitute for a little bit extra taste.
Tomato Sauce: This thickens the goulash and provides a concentrated tomato taste.
Italian Seasoning: Discovered at most grocery shops within the spice and baking aisle. It’s also possible to simply make your personal with our Homemade Italian Seasoning recipe.
Elbow Macaroni: Any quick pasta like fusilli, penne, or bowtie works properly. For a gluten-free model, go for gluten-free pasta.
Mozzarella Cheese: Use shredded mozzarella for a milder taste or cheddar cheese for a sharper style.

Meat Choices

A standard American-style goulash requires floor beef. For a lighter model, you possibly can swap the bottom beef out for floor rooster or turkey. If you happen to favor pork, use floor Italian sausage.

Old Fashioned American Goulash in a white bowl with a fork.

Add Veggies

We love how simple it’s to customise goulash! If you happen to like extra veggies in your meal, you possibly can add nearly something. Frequent favorites are sliced carrots, inexperienced beans, peas, and corn.