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American Goulash

American Goulash is a simple macaroni pasta dish made with a hearty meat sauce. Family-friendly and crowd-pleasing!
Course Dinner, Main Dish, Pasta
Cuisine American, Italian
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 456kcal
Author Liz Della Croce

Ingredients

  • 16 ounces macaroni noodles
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 1 green bell pepper seeded and diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 ½ pounds ground sirloin
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 32 ounces tomato sauce or pureed tomatoes
  • 16 ounces diced tomatoes
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • parmesan cheese and fresh basil optional garnish

Instructions

  • Cook macaroni according to package instructions; set aside.
    16 ounces macaroni noodles
  • While pasta is cooking, heat oil in a large, deep skillet. Add onion, peppers and garlic plus a pinch of salt and pepper and saute until tender, about 5-6 minutes.
    1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, 1 medium onion, 1 green bell pepper, 2 cloves garlic, salt and pepper
  • Add ground beef and oregano to the pan. Cook until beef is browned through, using a wooden spoon to break into bite-sized pieces. Continue until beef is golden brown, about 8-10 minutes. Stir in tomato sauce and diced tomatoes and heat until cooked through. Check for seasoning and adjust accordingly.
    1 1/2 pounds ground sirloin, 1 teaspoon oregano, 32 ounces tomato sauce, 16 ounces diced tomatoes
  • Add pasta to the pot and stir once more. Garnish with parmesan cheese and basil before serving.
    parmesan cheese and fresh basil

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 456kcal | Carbohydrates: 53g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 58mg | Sodium: 661mg | Potassium: 905mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 612IU | Vitamin C: 26mg | Calcium: 67mg | Iron: 4mg