This recipe for Grandma’s American Goulash is pure comfort food made all in one pot. Made with simple ingredients: ground beef, canned tomatoes, and macaroni.

A HEARTY AND TRADITIONAL AMERICAN MEAL

We call this recipe “American Goulash” because even though it is called goulash, it’s not the Hungarian version with paprika and whole cuts of meat. It goes by a lot of different names: Slumgullion, American Chop Suey, Johnny Marzetti (just to name a few.) This is my husband’s grandmother’s recipe for this classic favorite.

Ingredients

• 1 pound of ground beef
• 1 small onion, diced
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 15 ounce can of crushed tomatoes
• 8 ounce can of tomato sauce
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• salt and pepper, to taste
• 1 cup elbow macaroni pasta, cooked (measured before cooking)
• grated Parmesan cheese, for serving

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Instructions

• In a large saucepan, over medium heat, brown beef along with onion and garlic. Drain excess grease.
• Stir in tomatoes (with juices) and tomato sauce.
• Season with sugar, Italian seasoning, and salt and pepper. Stir well and bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat and simmer for about 10 minutes.
• Then add in cooked pasta and stir. Allow simmering for another 5 minutes then serve.
• Sprinkle with a little grated Parmesan cheese.

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Notes

• Add in additional veggies your family enjoys! Green peppers, diced tomatoes or mushrooms would all be great additions.
• Shredded cheddar cheese can also be added. 

Nutrition

Calories: 434kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 80mg | Sodium: 515mg | Potassium: 861mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 475IU | Vitamin C: 13.9mg | Calcium: 76mg | Iron: 4.6mg