AMERICAN GOULASH

This American Goulash is comfort food made all in one pot. Made with simple ingredients. Simmer beef, peppers, and onions in a tomato sauce, then toss with pasta and cheese for a savory meal ready in 30 minutes!

AMERICAN GOULASH

• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 cup diced yellow onion
• 1 cup diced red pepper
• 1 tablespoon finely minced garlic
• 3 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• Salt and pepper
• 1 can tomato sauce
• 2 cans crushed tomatoes
• 3 cups uncooked macaroni
• grated parmesan cheese
  for serving

1. In a large saucepan, over medium heat, brown ground beef and onion, red pepper minced garlic.
2. Stir in can crushed tomatoes with juices and can tomato sauce and tomato paste. Season with sugar, Italian seasoning and salt and pepper, to taste. Stir well and bring to a boil.
   
3. Reduce heat and simmer for about 10 minutes. Then add in macaroni pasta, cooked and stir. Allow to simmer for another 5 minutes then serve.
4. Serve and sprinkle with a little grated Parmesan cheese enjoy.