American Goulash (One-Pot Beef & Macaroni)

Ingredients

• 1 pound (450 g) ground beef
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 cups elbow macaroni, uncooked
• 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
• 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
• 2 cups beef broth
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon onion powder
• Salt and black pepper, to taste
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)

Instructions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks. Drain any excess fat.

Step 2

Add the diced onion and cook for about 4 minutes until softened. Stir in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.

Step 3

Mix in the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, beef broth, Italian seasoning, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.

Step 4

Bring the mixture to a boil. Stir in the uncooked elbow macaroni.

Step 5

Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 12–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is tender.

Step 6

If using cheese, stir in the shredded cheddar until melted and creamy.

Step 7

Taste and adjust the seasoning. Serve hot with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley if desired.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 6