Old Fashioned Goulash (American Style)!

🍲 Old Fashioned Goulash (American Style)

✅ Ingredients:

• 1 lb (450g) ground beef

• 1 onion, diced

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce

• 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, with juice

• 2 cups beef broth or water

• 1½ cups elbow macaroni, uncooked

• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

• 1 tsp Italian seasoning

• 1 tsp paprika

• Salt & pepper, to taste

• Optional: 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (for cheesy goulash)

• Optional: Fresh parsley or green onions for garnish

👩‍🍳 Instructions:

1. Brown the Beef
   In a large skillet or pot over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef until browned. Drain excess fat.

2. Add Aromatics
   Add the diced onion and garlic to the beef. Cook for 3–4 minutes until softened and fragrant.

3. Add Tomatoes & Seasoning
   Stir in the tomato sauce, diced tomatoes (with juice), Worcestershire sauce, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper.

4. Add Broth and Pasta
   Pour in the beef broth and uncooked elbow macaroni. Stir well.

5. Simmer
   Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 15–20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed.

6. Optional – Make It Cheesy
   Stir in shredded cheddar cheese just before serving for a creamy, cheesy version.

7. Garnish & Serve
   Sprinkle with parsley or green onions. Serve hot and enjoy!

🍽️ Tips & Variations:

• Swap ground beef for ground turkey or plant-based crumbles for a lighter version.

• Add veggies like bell peppers, corn, or mushrooms for more nutrition.

• Make it spicy with a pinch of red pepper flakes or a splash of hot sauce.