Easy American Goulash Recipe [One Pot Recipe with Step by Step Video] (2024)

5 from 10 votes

• ▢ 1 teaspoon oil
• ▢ 1 pound lean ground beef
• ▢ 1 small onion (diced)
• ▢ 1 clove garlic (minced)
• ▢ 1 teaspoon ground paprika
• ▢ ½ teaspoon dried parsley
• ▢ 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• ▢ 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce (OR soy sauce)
• ▢ 1 stick celery (finely diced)
• ▢ 2 bell peppers (diced (any color works; I used green and red))
• ▢ 1 ½ cups beef or chicken broth (plus more as needed)
• ▢ 1 (15-oz) can tomato sauce
• ▢ 1 (15-oz) can petite diced tomatoes
• ▢ salt and ground pepper (to taste)
• ▢ 1 (8-oz) package dried macaroni pasta, uncooked
• ▢ ¼ cup cream cheese (or more to taste)
• ▢ 1 cup shredded cheese (Monterey Jack or Cheddar work very well here; but feel free to use anything you like that melts well)

Prep Time: 15 minutes mins

Cook Time: 15 minutes mins

Ready In: 30 minutes mins

• Brown meat and onion: Heat oil in large skillet (around 12 inches) over medium-high heat. Add meat and brown, drain if desired. Stir in onion and garlic and sauté for a few more minutes.

• Add seasoning and vegetables: Stir ground paprika, dried parsley, tomato pasta and Worcestershire sauce into skillet. Stir in celery and diced pepper and stir-fry for a couple of minutes.

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• Add remaining ingredients and cook: Add broth, tomato sauce and diced tomatoes. Stir well, then bring to a boil. Season with salt and pepper to taste, then stir in uncooked (!) macaroni. Reduce heat to medium, cover with a lid and simmer for around 15 minutes, or until macaroni are done. Stir a few times during the cooking time, adding a few splashes of extra broth as needed.

• Finish: Take skillet off the heat and stir in cream cheese. Sprinkle with shredded cheese, cover with a lid and let sit for 2 minutes, until cheese has melted. Serve immediately.