Name: Quick American Goulash Recipe
Prep time: 4 min
Cook time: 46 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 Tbsp olive oil; 1 lb lean ground beef 90/10; 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 1 carrot, grated; 1 celery stick, finely chopped; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tsp fine sea salt, or to taste; 1 tsp dried oregano leaves; 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper, or to taste; 1/4 tsp granulated sugar, or more to taste; 28 oz crushed tomatoes; 2 Tbsp tomato paste; 1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce; 2 cups chicken stock; 1 cup water plus more as needed for cooking; 2 cups macaroni pasta (10 oz, or any small pasta you prefer); 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated, plus more to serve

Description

Savor the rich, hearty blend of ground beef and vegetables in this quick American Goulash recipe.

Ingredients

Scale

1 Tbsp olive oil
1 lb lean ground beef 90/10
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 carrot, grated
1 celery stick, finely chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tsp fine sea salt, or to taste
1 tsp dried oregano leaves
1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper, or to taste
1/4 tsp granulated sugar, or more to taste
28 oz crushed tomatoes
2 Tbsp tomato paste
1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
2 cups chicken stock
1 cup water plus more as needed for cooking
2 cups macaroni pasta (10 oz, or any small pasta you prefer)
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated, plus more to serve

Instructions

Heat a heavy pot or 5 1/2 Qt Dutch oven over medium/high heat and pour in 1 Tbsp olive oil. Add the ground beef and break it apart with a spatula for 1 minute.
Incorporate the carrot, onion, celery, and garlic, stirring until the vegetables soften, about 5 minutes. Season with salt, oregano, pepper, and sugar, mixing to combine.
Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, chicken stock, and water. Bring the mixture to a boil, then lower the heat to a simmer, cover, and cook for 20 minutes.
Add the macaroni, mixing to combine. Lower the heat to a simmer, cover, and cook for an additional 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, especially at the beginning to prevent the pasta from sticking to the bottom. If the mixture appears dry, add more hot water, 1/4 cup at a time. It should remain very moist and saucy.
Mix in the parmesan cheese and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed. Serve with additional parmesan on top.

Notes

TECHNIQUE TIP: Grate the carrot for a smoother texture that blends seamlessly into the sauce, enhancing its natural sweetness.

STORAGE: Refrigerate for 3-5 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight and reheat with a splash of water.

SUBSTITUTION: Use ground turkey instead of beef for a lighter option without compromising on flavor.

Prep Time: 4 minutes
Cook Time: 46 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Baked
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Calories: 377 kcal
Sugar: 9 g
Sodium: 1182 mg
Fat: 12 g
Saturated Fat: 4 g
Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
Trans Fat: 0.5 g
Carbohydrates: 42 g
Fiber: 5 g
Protein: 26 g
Cholesterol: 52 mg