Easy One-Pot American Goulash - Ultimate Comfort Food

Ingredients

• 1 lb Ground Beef (80% lean)
• 1 medium Yellow Onion (peeled and finely chopped)
• 2 medium Carrot (grated)
• 2 unit Celery Stalks (finely chopped)
• 3 unit Garlic Cloves (minced)
• 1 tablespoon Olive Oil (for sautéing)
• 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
• 1 teaspoon Salt (or to taste)
• 0.5 teaspoon Black Pepper (freshly ground)
• 1 teaspoon Sugar (helps balance acidity)
• 28 oz Crushed Tomatoes (canned)
• 2 tablespoons Tomato Paste
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
• 1 cup Chicken Stock (low‑sodium)
• 2 cups Water (hot)
• 8 oz Dry Macaroni Pasta (elbow or small shells)
• 0.25 cup Parmesan Cheese (freshly grated)

Instructions

1. Prepare vegetables

   Grate the carrots, finely chop the onion and celery, and mince the garlic cloves.

   Time: PT5M

2. Heat pot and brown beef

   Place the pot over medium‑high heat, add the oil, then add the ground beef. Break it up with the spatula and cook for about 2 minutes until browned.

   Time: PT2M

3. Sauté vegetables

   Add the grated carrots, chopped onion, celery, and minced garlic to the pot. Stir and cook for 5 minutes, or until the vegetables are softened.

   Time: PT5M

4. Season the mixture

   Sprinkle in the salt, dried oregano, freshly ground black pepper, and sugar. Mix well.

   Time: PT1M

5. Add tomatoes and broth

   Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, chicken stock, and hot water. Bring the mixture to a boil.

   Time: PT5M

6. Simmer sauce

   Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let the sauce simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

   Time: PT20M

7. Cook pasta in sauce

   Stir the dry macaroni directly into the simmering sauce. Cover and cook for another 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pasta reaches your desired doneness. Add more hot water if the mixture looks dry.

   Time: PT20M

8. Finish and serve

   Stir in the freshly grated Parmesan cheese, then season with additional salt and pepper to taste. Adjust the consistency with hot water if needed. Serve hot with extra Parmesan on top.

   Time: PT5M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

450

Protein

25g

Carbohydrates

45g

Fat

15g

Fiber

4g