🍲 Classic American Goulash 😍

Ingredients:

• 1½ lbs ground beef
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 cups elbow macaroni
• 1 can (28 oz) diced tomatoes
• 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
• 2 cups beef broth
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• 1 tsp paprika
• ½ tsp black pepper
• ½ tsp salt, or to taste
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 green bell pepper, diced, optional

Method:

1. Heat a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and onion. Cook until the beef is browned and the onion is tender. Drain excess grease.
2. Add the garlic and green bell pepper. Cook for 1–2 minutes.
3. Stir in the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper.
4. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
5. Stir in the elbow macaroni. Cover and simmer for 12–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is tender.
6. Remove from heat and stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until melted.
7. Let the goulash rest for a few minutes before serving.

🥄 Serve hot with crusty bread or a simple green salad.