Old-Fashioned American Goulash (Simple One-Pot Dinner)

 

Ingredients

 

• 2 lbs ground beef (80/20)

• 3 teaspoons minced garlic

• 3 cups water or beef broth

• 2 (15 oz) cans tomato sauce

• 2 (14.5 oz) cans diced tomatoes

• 3 tablespoons soy sauce

• 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning

• 1 teaspoon seasoned salt

• 3 bay leaves

• 2 cups elbow macaroni

• Shredded cheddar cheese, for serving (optional)

Directions

 

 

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Directions

• Brown the ground beef in a large pot over medium heat until fully cooked. Drain excess grease.
• Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
• Stir in tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, water or broth, soy sauce, Italian seasoning, seasoned salt, and bay leaves.
• Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 25 minutes.
• Add elbow macaroni, stir well, and continue simmering for 15–20 minutes until pasta is tender.
• Remove bay leaves. Serve hot with shredded cheddar cheese if desired.ons soy sauce

Notes

• Stir occasionally to prevent pasta from sticking.
• Add extra broth if you prefer a looser consistency.