Description
A hearty one-pot pasta dish made with tender elbow macaroni, savory ground beef, and a rich tomato sauce simmered with onions, garlic, and bell peppers. This comforting meal is easy to make, budget friendly, and perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 cups dry elbow macaroni
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium green bell pepper, diced
- 1 can (14 ounces) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt, adjust to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Place a large deep skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat and allow it to warm up.
- Combine Ingredients: Heat olive oil, then add the diced onion, garlic, and green bell pepper. Cook for about 3 to 4 minutes until softened.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon.
- Assemble the Dish: Stir in diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, beef broth, paprika, oregano, salt, and black pepper.
- Cook to Perfection: Add the dry elbow macaroni and simmer for about 12 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally until the pasta is tender.
- Finishing Touches: Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve and Enjoy: Spoon the warm goulash into bowls and serve immediately.
Notes
- Stir occasionally while the pasta cooks to prevent sticking.
- Add a splash of broth if the mixture becomes too thick during cooking.
- Let the dish rest for about five minutes before serving so the sauce thickens slightly.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to four days and reheated gently.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg
Keywords: american goulash, one pot pasta, ground beef pasta, tomato macaroni skillet, comfort food dinner