Old Fashioned American Goulash is always a favorite in my home. It is comfort at it’s best. Curl up with a bowl of goulash on a cold night with the fire going and you are in heaven! At least I am.
So easy to make, all done in one pot on the stovetop. Loaded with macaroni, ground beef, tomatoes and spices, it really is delicious. This recipe also chipotle and I added cheddar and mozzarella cheese at the end. I love it with the cheese!
Always a Favorite, Old Fashioned American Goulash
Don’t confuse American Goulash which is normally referred to as just “Goulash” with Hungarian Goulash where apparently Goulash originated. According to Wikipedia:
American goulash, sometimes called slumgullion, is an American comfort food dish, similar to American chop suey. American goulash is usually referred to in the midwestern and southern United States as simply “goulash”. As a descendant, of sorts, of Hungarian goulash, the only real connection seems to be the name, and the inclusion of beef and paprika. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_goulash.
- ground beef or turkey
- minced garlic
- yellow onion diced
- water
- beef broth
- olive oil
- tomato sauce
- diced tomatoes
- Chipotle (optional)
- seasoning
- Adobo Seasoning
- bay leaves
- seasoned salt
- black pepper
- elbow macaroni uncooked
- Mozzarella Cheese
- Cheddar Cheese
What to serve with American Goulash?
On this particular evening I just served this with my Southern Jalapeno cornbread. We really didn’t feel a need for more; however, if you have a young family or many that you are serving, you may want to add a side dish and maybe even a salad and a side dish.
Here’s the recipe for my jalapeno cornbread: so easy, the best jalapeno cornbread.
A nice green salad would work well. I’d dress it with a lemon and olive oil or a similar vinaigrette. Steamed broccoli would be good if your family likes broccoli, or you know, just a can of green beans or a can of corn would be great. We can’t always do the “fresh” vegetable route, so do the next best thing is to add a frozen or canned vegetable element.
I love these bowls I served this in. They are very inexpensive. Here is the link: https://amzn.to/4aMxwTf
Always a Favorite, Classic Beef Goulash
Hope you enjoy this recipe! It’s great!
Old Fashioned American Goulash
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 lbs. ground beef (you could use chicken or turkey)
- 1 large onion, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 3 tsp. minced garlic
- 2 15-oz cans tomato sauce
- 2 15-oz cans diced tomatoes
- 2 1/2 cup water
- 1 cup beef broth (you can use Knorr beef bullion and add more water if needed)
- 3 Bay leaves
- 1 tbsp. Adobo seasoning
- 1 tbsp. Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp. seasoning salt (just salt if you don't have)
- 1/2 tsp. black pepper
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 1 cup Grated Cheddar Cheese (Optional)
- 1 cup Grated Mozzarella Cheese
Instructions
- Heat a large pan to medium and add the olive oil. Add the ground and cook to about half cooked. Then add the onions, bell peppers and cook until the onions are translucent. Add your garlic, your seasonings. Easy on the salt at this time because the beef broth or beef bullion is salty and if you use seasoned salt you already have some salt which may be enough. You can actually not add anymore salt until the dish has simmered a little or even wait until the last.
- Add the water, broth, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes along with the bay leaves. Bring to a boil and lower the heat and simmer covered for about 20 minutes stirring occasionally.
- After simmering for the 20 minutes add the uncooked pasta and continue cooking for an additional 30 minutes or until your past is to your desired doneness.
- Remove the bay leaves, and stir in the cheddar cheese. Right before serving, add the mozzarella cheese and enjoy!