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1) One-Pot American Goulash with Ground Beef, Elbow Macaroni & Tomato Sauce

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb 450 g lean ground beef
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 cups elbow macaroni dry
  • 1 can 15 oz / 425 g tomato sauce
  • 1 can 14.5 oz / 410 g diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 2 cups beef or chicken broth
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp salt more to taste
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese optional
  • Chopped parsley for garnish optional

Method
 

  1. Heat oil in large Dutch oven over medium; cook onion 3–4 minutes until soft, then garlic 30 seconds.
  2. Brown beef 6–8 minutes, breaking up with spoon; drain excess fat if needed.
  3. Add tomato sauce, tomatoes, broth, Worcestershire, oregano, salt, and pepper; simmer.
  4. Add dry macaroni; stir, cover, and simmer 12–15 minutes until tender, stirring once or twice. Thin with broth if needed.
  5. Off heat, add optional cheddar; rest 2 minutes to melt. Garnish with parsley; serve.