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Chef John's American Goulash

Rated as 5 out of 5 Stars
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"One of my all-time favorite comfort food meals growing up was the beef goulash they served in my school cafeteria alongside a slice of buttered white bread and a carton of milk. Little did I know that it wasn't really goulash, but an Americanized version, invented to stretch a small amount of beef into enough food for a not-so-small family. This one of those very simple dishes that does not taste simple--perfect for your weeknight dinner rotation."
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Ingredients

1 h 15 m servings 336
Original recipe yields 12 servings

Directions

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  1. Heat oil in a pot over medium-high heat. Add onion and ground beef. Cook, breaking the meat into small pieces, until browned, about 5 minutes. Cook and stir until liquid is evaporated, 3 to 5 minutes more. Add garlic, salt, black pepper, cayenne, paprika, Italian seasoning, and bay leaves.
  2. Cook and stir until flavors come together, about 3 minutes. Pour in chicken broth, diced tomatoes, and marinara sauce. Rinse out the jar with 1 cup water and pour into the pot. Add soy sauce, stir, and bring soup to a simmer. Reduce heat to medium and simmer to let flavors intensify, about 30 minutes.
  3. Increase heat to medium-high and bring soup to a simmer. Add macaroni; simmer, stirring occasionally, until just barely tender, about 12 minutes. Check for doneness after 10 minutes.
  4. Remove goulash from heat. Discard bay leaves; stir in parsley and Cheddar cheese. Cover and let rest for 5 minutes. Taste and season as desired.
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Footnotes

  • Chef's Notes:
  • Make your own Italian herb mix with any desired blend of oregano, thyme, rosemary, sage, parsley, and basil.
  • Feel free to swap water for chicken broth.
  • You can also add beans to turn this into an excellent pasta fazool.

Nutrition Facts


Per Serving: 336 calories; 17.3 25.1 18.9 58 1169 Full nutrition

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We called this slumgullion growing up. Super yummy and 1 pot makes it a winner! The cheese makes it thicker and yummy!

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