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Chef John's American Goulash

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Chef John's American Goulash

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Time

0 min

Serving

12 persons

Calories

336

Rating

4.00★ (357)

Cuisine

American
Author: Victoria Buriak
American goulash was one of my all-time favorite comfort food meals when I was growing up. They served it in my school cafeteria alongside a slice of buttered white bread and a carton of milk. This Americanized version of goulash was invented to stretch a small amount of beef into enough food for a not-so-small family. It's a simple dish that doesn't taste simple, so it's perfect for your weeknight dinner rotation.

Ingredients

  • olive oil: 1 Tbsp
  • ground beef: 2 pound
  • onion: 1 piece (diced)
  • garlic: 4 clove (minced)
  • bay leaves: 2 piece
  • paprika: 2 Tbsp
  • italian seasoning: 2 tsp
  • kosher salt: 2 tsp
  • ground black pepper: 0.5 tsp
  • pinch cayenne pepper: 1 piece (to taste)
  • quart chicken broth: 1 piece
  • marinara sauce: 1 jar (24 ounce jar)
  • tomatoes: 1 can (15 ounce can, diced)
  • water: 1 cup
  • soy sauce: 2 Tbsp
  • elbow macaroni: 2 cups
  • Italian parsley: 0.25 cup (chopped)
  • white Cheddar cheese: 1 cup (shredded, optional)

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  1. Gather all ingredients. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
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  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. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
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  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. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
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  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. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
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  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.
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