How to Make the Best American Goulash | One-Pot Comfort Food

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 pasta

💰Cheaper: generic pasta

Whole wheat pasta offers more fiber, while generic pasta can be more budget-friendly.

Add 1 tbsp of olive oil to a large Dutch oven.

Add 2 lbs of ground beef, 1 chopped green bell pepper, and 1 cup of diced onion to the pot.

Cook until the beef is browned and the vegetables are tender.

Drain off the excess fat using paper towels and tongs.

Add 3 tsp of minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

Add 2 (15 oz) cans of tomato sauce, 2 (15 oz) cans of petite diced tomatoes, 3 cups of beef broth, and 3 tbsp of Worcestershire sauce to the pot.

Season with 2 tsp of seasoned salt and 2 tbsp of Italian seasoning; stir well.

Bring the mixture to a small boil and add a few bay leaves.

Once simmering, add 2 cups of macaroni noodles directly to the pot.

Stir and let cook for about 15 to 20 minutes until the noodles are tender.

Remove the bay leaves from the pot.

Add 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese and stir until incorporated and creamy.

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