One Pot American Goulash
on Feb 12, 2015, Updated Jan 30, 2024
If you are needing a simple and comforting meal, you will want to make this One Pot American Goulash. This dish is super simple, all made in just one pot on your stove top. Goulash is a very traditional dish that many of us grew up on. Comfort food that is quite inexpensive for feeding a larger family.
One Pot American Goulash
My grandmother would make goulash quite frequently while I was growing up. It is one of those dishes that I like to make when my food budget is tight. Inexpensive meals are the key to stretching my food budget. Using ground beef always saves us. Our Slow Cooker Meatloaf is normally my go to recipe when I have ground beef because I know everyone loves it. Last month I made this recipe and everyone asked for it again this week. PERFECT!
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One pound of ground beef some elbows, canned tomatoes and spices makes this dinner inexpensive. I paired our American Goulash with a salad and some garlic bread for the kiddos. Since everything is cooked in just one pot, there is no mess in my kitchen. After I have had a comfort food meal the last thing I want to think about is dishes, ha ha!
INGREDIENTS
1 lb Ground Beef
1 Onion, chopped
2 tsp Minced Garlic
2 cup Water
28 oz Crushed Tomatoes
2 tsp Oregano
2 tsp Basil
2 cup Elbow Macaroni, uncooked
DIRECTIONS
In a medium pan, brown ground beef over medium heat.
Drain excess fat.
Add onion and garlic and cook until onion is slightly tender.
Add remaining ingredients stir well and bring to a simmer.
Cover and cook for 20 minutes until macaroni is tender.
One Pot American Goulash
Ingredients
- 1 lb Ground Beef
- 1 Onion, chopped
- 2 tsp Minced Garlic
- 2 cup Water
- 28 oz Crushed Tomatoes
- 2 tsp Oregano
- 2 tsp Basil
- 2 cup Elbow Macaroni, uncooked
Instructions
- In a medium pan, brown ground beef over medium heat.
- Drain excess fat.
- Add onion and garlic and cook until onion is slightly tender.
- Add remaining ingredients stir well and bring to a simmer.
- Cover and cook for 20 minutes until macaroni is tender.
I add chopped red (or green) pepper with the onion. Delish!
Has anyone tried throwing it in a slow cooker rather than finishing it off on the stove? I want to try it but don’t want to kill the dish…lol!
I think you could just check the noodle so they don’t get mushy on you
I grew up not far from Cincinnati and my mom made this a lot. This is a little more tomato-y than hers but it was still good. I also chose to top with American cheese slices like she did. I would make it again, but maybe use less tomatoes.
It’s a good basic recipe; however, I did change it a bit. I substituted an extra cup of crushed red tomatoes instead of the water and used a whole 16 oz bag of large elbow macaroni. I did not add the oregano or basil, but instead used crushed red tomatoes with basil. Used a lot of salt and pepper instead after it was cooked and most of the liquid was absorbed. I don’t like my goulash soupy, so it turned out really good. I only had to simmer it around 15 minutes or so and the pasta was cooked.
I always cook the hamburger with green pepper and onions and then put it in a pot with cooked macaroni and cheese. I add a can of yellow corn and garlic powder and heat everything up together. It is better the next day after being in the refrigerator over night.i add some garlic bread toasted with butter and garlic powder and it’s a one pot meal.
how many servings does this make? Does it fill a crockpot full?
Yes if u use box of noodles and 2lbs of beef u will need big pot use tomatoes sauce and 3 cups of water diced tomatos too yum. Add Worcester sauce to the meat omg love!!!!
You should add little cheese. I always add cheese to my goulash. Use Mexican blend cheese. SOOOOO GOOOOD!!!
Whenever I make this my husband won’t stop talking about how much he likes it! I add bell pepper just because I love them. Thank you!
This is very similar to one I make.
Try this, you are sure to like it! Brown the Elbows in hot Olive Oil, until golden, then add them to the pot along with a can of Tomato Paste. I also add a pinch of Cayenne Pepper. You will love the nutty/smoked flavor it adds.
I love goulash and I’d love to try a new recipe. This sounds great,. Thanks for sharing at the #HomeMattersParty
When I make this I layer it like Lasagna (spelling?) I add pepper jack, mozerella and sharp shredded cheese, bake on 375 and when it is bubbled take it out of oven.
I’d like to hear how you do that.
I love goulash, but I’m the exception in my family. I really like making mine with whole tomatoes. Then I squish them up real good with my hands, leaving nice chunks of tomatoes in my goulash, Why? Because I love tomatoes! Thanks for sharing this recipe on the Living with Style Linky Party!
Maybe add some red pinto beans?
I meant red kidney beans. That’s how my mom made it. Good!
This dish reminds me of my childhood. YUM! Great post!
What a wonderful one-pot meal! I love how budget-friendly and easy it is – plus it looks so delicious! I can’t wait to give this a try for our family. Thanks for sharing! #MeltinYourMouthMonday
Just add some bell pepper and you got what we in New England call American Chop Suey.
Delicious One pot meal, thanks for sharing with Hearth and soul blog hop, pinning, tweeting and sharing in google plues
Looks delicious! I have everything I need to make this for dinner tonight. Thanks for sharing – I found your post on Titus 2sDay at Time-Warp Wife.
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my son was just looking for goulash recipes this is perfect pinned will definitely be making visiting from inspiration monday have a great day