American Style Goulash

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp Olive Oil (for sautéing)
• 1 large Bell Pepper (diced; any color)
• 1 medium Onion (diced)
• 2 tsp Garlic (pureed or minced)
• 1 lb Ground Beef (80% lean, crumbled)
• 1 tbsp Seafood Seasoning (e.g., Old Bay or similar)
• 1 tbsp Crunchy Seasoning Mix (the crunchy mix used in the video; rehydrates during cooking)
• 1 tsp Salt (or to taste)
• 0.5 tsp Black Pepper (freshly ground)
• 1 can Rotel Diced Tomatoes with Green Chilies (10‑oz can, undrained)
• 1 cup Tomato Sauce (plain or seasoned)
• 1 cup Chicken Stock (low‑sodium)
• 2 cup Elbow Macaroni (dry measure; about 200 g)
• 0.5 cup Cheddar Cheese (shredded, added at the end)

Instructions

1. Prep Vegetables

   Dice the bell pepper and onion into bite‑size pieces. Puree or mince the garlic.

   Time: PT5M

2. Sauté Aromatics

   Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in the skillet over medium heat. Add the diced pepper and onion, season with a pinch of salt and black pepper, and sauté until softened, about 4 minutes.

   Time: PT4M

   Temperature: Medium

3. Add Garlic

   Stir in the pureed garlic and cook for 30 seconds, just until fragrant.

   Time: PT0M30S

   Temperature: Medium

4. Brown Ground Beef

   Add the ground beef, breaking it up with the spoon. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the meat loses its pink color and begins to brown, about 5 minutes.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: Medium‑High

5. Season the Base

   Sprinkle in 1 tbsp seafood seasoning, 1 tbsp crunchy seasoning mix, the remaining 1 tsp salt and ½ tsp black pepper. Stir to combine.

   Time: PT1M

6. Add Tomatoes and Stock

   Pour in the entire can of Rotel, 1 cup tomato sauce, and 1 cup chicken stock. Stir well to deglaze the pan.

   Time: PT2M

7. Incorporate Macaroni

   Add the dry elbow macaroni to the simmering mixture. Give it a quick stir, then cover with the lid.

   Time: PT1M

8. Simmer

   Reduce heat to low and let the goulash simmer for 15 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until the pasta is tender and the sauce has thickened.

   Time: PT15M

   Temperature: Low

9. Finish with Cheese

   Remove the skillet from heat. Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the top, cover for 1 minute to let it melt, then stir gently.

   Time: PT2M

10. Serve

    Dish out the goulash into bowls and enjoy while hot.

    Time: PT0M30S

Nutrition Facts

Calories

350

Protein

20 g

Carbohydrates

35 g

Fat

12 g

Fiber

2 g