Goulash Recipe - How to Make American Goulash

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.

Using medium-high heat, bring a Dutch oven to temperature.

Add 2 pounds of ground beef to the Dutch oven.

Season the beef with 1/2 tablespoon of salt and 1 tablespoon of black pepper; continue to brown the ground beef.

Add 1 chopped onion and 3 minced cloves of garlic; continue to cook until the onion is translucent.

Pour in 2 cups of beef broth and 1 cup of water; bring the liquid to a light boil.

Add 2 cans of tomato sauce and 2 cans of diced tomatoes; mix well.

Add 2 tablespoons of Worcestershire sauce, 1 tablespoon of seasoned salt, and 2 tablespoons of Italian seasoning; mix well.

Add 2 bay leaves; cover the pot and allow it to cook for 15 minutes.

After 15 minutes, add 3 cups of elbow macaroni; cover and allow it to cook for an additional 15 minutes.

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