American Goulash. This is the classic goulash made in the mid-west, USA, not Hungarian Goulash. I grew up on this in Iowa, but we used Worchestershire sauce instead of soy sauce, no bay leaf, and a green pepper if we had one. The pasta cooks right in the sauce, so this satisfying dish can cook in just one pot.
Easy, cheap and comfort food all rolled into one huge pot! (It is always called American Chop Suey here, but while I was living in LA friends called it Goulash - so I've compromised!) Brace yourself — this American Goulash recipe has been in my family for generations! Goulash has variations in many cultures, but they all center around bringing families together. My grandmother's sacred recipe ticks all the must-have boxes for "hug-in-a-bowl" pasta recipes: thick tomato-sauce; zesty garlic; rich herbs; and as much cheese as I can stand. You can cook American Goulash using 14 ingredients and 4 steps. Here is how you achieve it.
Ingredients of American Goulash
- You need 1 pound of ground beef.
- You need 1 of large yellow onion diced.
- Prepare 1 of green bell pepper diced.
- You need 2 cloves of garlic minced.
- It's 1 1/2 cups of water.
- Prepare 15 ounce of can tomato sauce.
- You need 14.5 ounce of can diced tomatoes (I used the fire roasted flavor).
- It's 4 teaspoons of Italian seasoning.
- You need 1 1/2 tablespoons of Worcestershire Sauce.
- It's 1 tablespoon of hot sauce.
- It's 1 teaspoon of garlic powder.
- You need 1 cup of elbow macaroni uncooked.
- Prepare 1 1/2 teaspoons of salt (more if needed).
- It's 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper (more if needed).
American Goulash is an easy old-fashioned comforting meal that is perfect for the cold winter months. Everything cooks in the same pot, even the pasta! Melanie here again from Garnish & Glaze to share a comforting easy meal for you to enjoy all fall and winter long. This time of year is all… This American Goulash is pure comfort food made all in one pot.
American Goulash instructions
- In large dutch oven over medium heat brown beef, drain excess grease if needed. Add onion and bell pepper and continue to cook while stirring, until tender, about 5 minutes..
- Add all remaining ingredients except macaroni. Cover with lid and simmer 20 minutes..
- Stir in macaroni, cover with lid and simmer another 20 minutes until pasta is tender..
- Remove from heat let stand 5-10 minutes before serving..
Made with simple ingredients: ground beef, canned tomatoes and macaroni. This recipe for Grandma's Goulash is an old family recipe that is totally American and is super easy to make. American Goulash is a perfect dish to make ahead and freeze. You can even freeze it in individual portions so the kids can microwave a dish after school or anytime they need a quick meal. American goulash is made with a tomato baste, ground beef, and elbow macaroni.