Nostalgic American Goulash: A Cozy Comfort Food Delight
A hearty and comforting dish that brings back fond memories, perfect for family dinners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Omnivore
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 2 cups beef broth
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat until fully cooked.
- Add the onion, bell pepper, and garlic; sauté until softened.
- Stir in the tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, beef broth, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then add the elbow macaroni.
- Reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 20 minutes, or until the macaroni is tender.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- This dish can be easily customized with additional vegetables like corn or peas.
- For a spicy kick, consider adding red pepper flakes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5 grams
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 20 grams
- Saturated Fat: 8 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 40 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 30 grams
- Cholesterol: 70 mg