Old-Fashioned American Goulash
This American goulash is also known as Beef-a-Roni.
PrintOld-Fashioned American Goulash
This American goulash is also known as Beef-a-Roni.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dishes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 1/2 cups minced onions
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
- 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 cup uncooked elbow macaroni
- Freshly shredded shredded Cheddar cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Heat a stock pot or Dutch oven over medium heat until hot. Add ground beef, onions and garlic; cook for 8 to 10 minutes, breaking into small crumbles, stirring occasionally, or until onions are translucent.
- Stir in tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, water, soy sauce, paprika, Italian seasoning, seasoned salt and bay leaf; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover tightly and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in macaroni, cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until pasta is tender, stirring occasionally.
- Remove from heat. Discard bay leaf. Garnish with Cheddar cheese, if desired.
Notes
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