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Chef John's American Goulash

Chef John's American Goulash

Cost $15, save $25

Source: Recommended by CookPal

  • 65 Min
  • 12 Servings
  • $15

INGREDIENTS

  • Main Ingredients

    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 2 pounds ground beef
    • 🧅 1 large onion, diced
    • 🧄 4 cloves garlic, minced
    • 2 large bay leaves
    • 2 tablespoons Hungarian paprika
    • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
    • 🧂 2 teaspoons kosher salt
    • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
    • 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
    • 1 quart chicken broth or water
    • 1 (24 ounce) jar marinara sauce
    • 🍅 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes
    • 💧 1 cup water
    • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
    • 2 cups elbow macaroni
    • ¼ cup chopped Italian parsley
    • 1 cup shredded white Cheddar cheese (Optional)

STEPS

1

Gather all ingredients.

2

Heat oil in a pot over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and onion; cook and stir until beef is browned and crumbly and onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Continue to cook and stir until liquid is evaporated, 3 to 5 minutes. Add garlic, bay leaves, paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, black pepper, and cayenne.

3

Cook, stirring occasionally, until flavors come together, about 3 minutes. Pour in broth, marinara sauce, and diced tomatoes. Pour water into the sauce jar, swirl, and pour into the pot. Stir in soy sauce; bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to medium and simmer until flavors intensify, about 30 minutes.

4

Increase the heat to medium-high and bring to a rapid simmer. Stir in macaroni; cook, stirring occasionally, until just barely tender, about 12 minutes. Check for doneness after 10 minutes.

5

Remove from the heat and discard bay leaves. Stir in Cheddar and parsley. Cover and let rest for 5 minutes. Taste and season as desired.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

303

Calories

  • 24
    Protein
  • 15
    Carbs
  • 16
    Fats

💡 For added flavor, try using fire-roasted diced tomatoes.Reduce the cayenne pepper if you prefer a less spicy dish.Serve with a slice of bread to recreate a classic cafeteria-style meal.Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.