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A bowl of beef and sausage goulash.
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5 from 4 votes

American Goulash

Made in one pot with basic ingredients, this American Goulash is a delicious soup that is perfect for a cool night and great for leftovers!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: American
Keyword: beef, pork
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 385kcal

Ingredients
 

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 pound Italian sausage or use more ground beef
  • 1 cup chopped yellow onion chopped
  • 3-4 minced garlic cloves
  • 32 ounces beef broth or stock
  • 28 ounces diced tomatoes
  • 29 ounces tomato sauce
  • 1 tablespoon chipotle chili pepper
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 1-2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2-3 bay leaves
  • 12 ounces elbow macaroni
  • Garnish: shredded cheddar cheese and sliced green onions

Instructions

  • To a large stockpot on medium-high heat, crumble beef and Italian sausage, and cook until nearly cooked through. 
  • Drain excess grease, and add onion and garlic, cooking until onion is translucent and meat is no longer pink.
  • Add broth, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and spices, stir until combined. 
  • Bring to a boil, then turn heat to low, simmering, covered for 20 minutes.
  • Stir in elbow macaroni, and simmer, covered an additional 20 minutes. 
  • Remove bay leaves, dish, and garnish as desired

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Notes

Tips and Variations
  • Nutrition information work up for a 2 cup serving of Goulash.
  • Adjust the spices to your taste. If you like it spicier, you can add a pinch of red pepper flakes or a dash of hot sauce. Taste and season as you go.
  • Feel free to add vegetables like bell peppers, mushrooms, or carrots to your goulash. These additions not only boost nutrition but also add interesting textures and flavors.
  • If you have fresh herbs like basil or thyme, adding them towards the end of the cooking process can infuse the goulash with a burst of fresh flavor.
  • You can substitute the ground beef and/or Italian sausage with ground turkey, chicken, pork, or even plant-based alternatives like tofu or tempeh for a vegetarian version.
  • While elbow macaroni is traditional, vou can use other pasta shapes like shells, rotini, or penne. Gluten-free pasta can be used if you're following a gluten-free diet.
  • If you don't have canned diced tomatoes or sauce, you can use fresh.
  • Beef broth can be substituted with vegetable broth if you prefer a vegetarian version. You can also use chicken broth for a different flavor profile.

Nutrition

Serving: 2cups | Calories: 385kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 15g
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