What to Serve with American Goulash
American Chop Suey is typically served along with a slice of buttered toast, which definitely keeps in line with the nostalgic recipe, but we like to serve it with crusty bread to soak up the tomato sauce along with roasted veggies or salad. Here are some ideas:
Make-Ahead
American Goulash is meal-prep friendly and perfect for school lunch in a thermos.
- To Refrigerate: Cool and store in an airtight container for 3-4 days (this is the USDA recommendation for using cooked beef)
- Freezing: Cool and store in an airtight container or large freezer zip-top bag for up to three months
- To Reheat: thaw in the fridge overnight, then reheat in the microwave or a saucepan until heated through. If it looks dry, add a splash of water to keep the pasta saucy.
American Goulash is the perfect saucy, satisfying dish for cold weekday nights when you’re looking for something cozy but quick to make. This recipe will quickly become your go-to recipe for feeding your hungry family.
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American Goulash Recipe
This hearty one-pot meal is a saucy and beefy classic American Goulash. It’s a great way to stretch a pound of ground beef for a crowd and is easy to make (and clean up after), cooks in one pot including the pasta, and reheats well so it’s perfect for meal prep.
Prep Time: 4 minutes mins
Cook Time: 46 minutes mins
Total Time: 50 minutes mins
Servings: 6 servings
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb lean ground beef 90/10
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 carrot, grated
- 1 celery stick, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tsp fine sea salt, or to taste
- 1 tsp dried oregano leaves
- 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper, or to taste
- 1/4 tsp granulated sugar, or more to taste
- 28 oz crushed tomatoes
- 2 Tbsp tomato paste
- 1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2 cups chicken stock
- 1 cup water plus more as needed for cooking
- 2 cups macaroni pasta, 10 oz, or any small pasta you prefer
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated, plus more to serve
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- Set a heavy pot or 5 1/2 Qt Dutch oven over medium/high heat and add 1 Tbsp olive oil. Add ground beef to the hot pot and break it up with a spatula for 1 minute.
- Add carrot, onion, celery and garlic and stir until vegetables are softened, 5 minutes. Season with salt, oregano, pepper and sugar and stir to combine.
- Add crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, chicken stock and water. Bring to a boil then reduce heat to a simmer, cover and cook for 20 minutes.
- Add macaroni and stir to combine. Reduce heat to a simmer, cover and cook 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, especially towards the beginning of cooking pasts so it doesn’t settle and get stuck to the bottom of the pot. Add more hot water 1/4 cup at a time or as needed if the mixture seems dry. It should remain very moist and saucy.
- Stir in parmesan cheese and season with salt and pepper to taste if needed. Serve with more parmesan.
Make Ahead: Store in the refrigerator for 3-5 days or freeze up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight, then reheat in the microwave or on the stovetop. Add water as needed to keep it saucy.
377kcal Calories42g Carbs26g Protein12g Fat4g Saturated Fat1g Polyunsaturated Fat6g Monounsaturated Fat0.5g Trans Fat52mg Cholesterol1182mg Sodium930mg Potassium5g Fiber9g Sugar2109IU Vitamin A16mg Vitamin C137mg Calcium5mg Iron
Nutrition Facts
American Goulash Recipe
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* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
