One Pot American Goulash

This easy One Pot American Goulash is beefy, saucy, and packed with tomatoes and macaroni. This recipe is super easy for busy weeknights with just 4 steps. American Beef Goulash is also known as American Chop Suey.

Why I love this recipe

There is no need to precook the pasta and it’s ready in just 40 minutes. This one-pot meal makes a great lunch, dinner, or date night dinner for two.

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Substitutions and Additions

You can substitute the beef with ground chicken or ground turkey.

Try adding diced red bell peppers and green bell peppers during step 1.

You can use 1 clove of fresh dice garlic instead of minced garlic from a jar.

Add some red pepper flakes for extra flavor if you like spicy food.

Equipment used for this recipe

• saucepan with a lid
• colander

How to make classic American Goulash

Step 1 - In a medium saucepan, cook onion and ground beef over medium heat until no longer pink. (If you’re using fresh diced garlic, add it at the same time as the onion.) Drain the grease using a colander.

Step 2 - Add garlic (if using jarred minced garlic), diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, sugar, water, Italian seasoning, seasoned salt, black pepper, and elbow macaroni to the hamburger meat. Give it a good stir and bring it to a boil.

Step 3 - Reduce to medium-low heat, cover the pan, and simmer for 25-30 minutes or until pasta is cooked through.

Step 4 - Remove from heat and serve immediately!

Pro Tips

Store leftovers in an airtight container for 3-4 days in the fridge.

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One Pot American Goulash Recipe

Zona House

This easy recipe for Single Pot American Goulash is the perfect comfort food on a busy night. It's a great dinner for two with just 4 steps. It's beefy, saucy, and packed with tomatoes and macaroni. There is no need to precook the pasta and is ready in just 40 minutes. You can substitute the beef with ground chicken or turkey.

4.48 from 93 votes

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 30 minutes mins

Total Time 40 minutes mins

Course Beef

Cuisine American

Servings 2

Calories 691 kcal

Equipment

• 3 Quart Large Saucepan
• Colander

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Ingredients

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• ▢ ½ pound ground beef
• ▢ ½ yellow onion (diced)
• ▢ 1 teaspoon jarred minced garlic
• ▢ 15- ounce can of diced tomatoes (un-drained)
• ▢ 8- ounce can of tomato sauce
• ▢ 2 teaspoons sugar
• ▢ ¾ cup water
• ▢ 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• ▢ ½ teaspoon seasoned salt
• ▢ ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• ▢ ¾ cup elbow macaroni noodles (uncooked)

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Instructions

 

• In a medium saucepan, cook onion and ground beef over medium heat until no longer pink. (If you’re using fresh diced garlic, add it at the same time as the onion.) Drain the excess grease using a colander.
• Add garlic (if using jarred minced garlic), diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, sugar, water, Italian seasoning, seasoned salt, black pepper, and elbow macaroni to the pan. Mix well and bring to a boil.
  
• Reduce to medium-low heat, cover the pan, and simmer for 25-30 minutes or until pasta is cooked through.
  
• Remove from heat and serve immediately!

Notes

• You can substitute the beef with ground chicken or ground turkey.
• Try adding diced green peppers during step 1.
• Store leftovers in an airtight container for 4-5 days in the fridge.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 691kcalCarbohydrates: 87gProtein: 31gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 81mgSodium: 1554mgPotassium: 1109mgFiber: 6gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 759IUVitamin C: 31mgCalcium: 133mgIron: 7mg

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