Chef John's American Goulash

Name: Chef John's American Goulash
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h 5 min
Total time: 1 h 20 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 pounds ground beef; 1 large onion, diced; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 2 large bay leaves; 2 tablespoons paprika; 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning; 2 teaspoons kosher salt; 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste; 1 quart chicken broth; 1 (24 ounce) jar marinara sauce; 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes; 1 cup water; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 2 cups elbow macaroni; 0.25 cup chopped Italian parsley; 1 cup shredded white Cheddar cheese

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:1h 5min

This American goulash is a one-pot, cafeteria-style mix of ground beef, macaroni, and a seasoned tomato sauce. It's the comfort food of your childhood!

Updated at: Wed, 08 Jan 2025 17:54:55 GMT