American Beef Goulash

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 medium yellow onion
• 2 cloves garlic
• 14½ oz canned diced tomatoes
• 15 oz canned tomato sauce
• 2 cups beef broth
• 1½ cups elbow macaroni
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp dried Italian seasoning
• ½ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil
• ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley (optional)

Steps

1. Heat vegetable oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until browned. Drain excess fat.
2. Add chopped onion to the pot and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes. Stir in minced garlic, paprika, and Italian seasoning; cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Pour in diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, beef broth, and Worcestershire sauce. Season with salt and pepper. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
4. Stir in the elbow macaroni. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 15-20 minutes, or until pasta is tender, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
5. Remove from heat and let stand for a few minutes. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
6. Serve hot, garnished with shredded cheddar cheese and fresh parsley, if desired.