American Goulash

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped onion
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 2 large cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
  • 1 (14 ounce) can no-salt-added diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 (8 ounce) can no-salt-added tomato sauce
  • 1 cup low-sodium beef or chicken broth
  • 1 1/4 cups whole-wheat elbow macaroni
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Cooking Instructions

Step 1: Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.  Add onion and beef; cook, breaking up meat with wooden spoon, until no longer pink, about 5 minutes.

Step 2: Add garlic, paprika, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper; cook, stirring, for 1 minute.

Step 3: Stir in tomatoes and their juices, tomato sauce and broth.  Bring to a boil.  Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and cook for 5 minutes.  Add macaroni and cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until tender, 6 to 9 minutes.

Step 4: Remove from heat and let stand for 5 minutes before serving.  Sprinkle with Parmesan, if desired.

Enjoy this easy, one-pot goulash from EatingWell!