BEST American Goulash Recipe

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is lower in fat, while ground pork is often less expensive.

elbow macaroni

🥗Healthier: whole wheat elbow macaroni

💰Cheaper: any pasta

Whole wheat pasta is more nutritious, while any pasta can be a budget-friendly option.

Turn on the cooktop and add the ground beef and chopped onion and bell peppers to a medium pot.

Cook until the meat is browned, about 3 to 5 minutes.

Drain the fat from the pot after browning the meat.

Unpause the heat and add chopped garlic, Worcestershire sauce, pepper, Italian seasoning, and seasoned salt; mix for about 1 to 2 minutes until fragrant.

Add beef broth, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and frozen corn to the pot and mix well.

Bring the mixture to a slight simmer.

Add elbow macaroni to the pot and stir it in, then cover the pot.

Let it simmer for about 10 to 12 minutes, stirring halfway through to prevent sticking.

Check the consistency after about 15 minutes; ensure some liquid remains and the pasta is tender.

Optionally, add cheese on top (Mexican cheese or cheddar) and finish with fresh flat-leaf parsley for garnish.

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