Welcome to Foodi Logic here you get all food recipes and food blogs. 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
- 1. Tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large onion, diced
- 2 pounds of ground beef
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2. Large bay leaves
- 2 tablespoons 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
- 1 (24-ounce) jar of marinara sauce
- 1 (15-ounce) can of 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)
Directions
Step 1
Gather all ingredients.
Step 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 are translucent, about 5 minutes. Continue to cook and stir until liquid is created, 3 to 5 minutes. Add garlic, bay leaves, paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, black pepper, and cayenne.
Step 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.
Step 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.
Step 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.