American Goulash Casserole

American goulash shares little with Hungary's paprika stew—it's a Midwestern weeknight classic of ground beef, elbow macaroni, and tomatoes. This casserole version simmers the pasta right in the sauce, then bakes under a blanket of cheddar for easy comfort.

Serves 6 · 15 min prep · 40 min cook

Estimate for one serving

• 330 cal
• 12g protein
• 24g carbs
• 8g fat
• 4g fiber

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Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lb ground beefMeat
• 1 onion, dicedProduce
• 1 green bell pepper, dicedProduce
• 3 cloves garlic, mincedProduce
• 2 cups elbow macaroni, uncookedPantry
• 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoesPantry
• 1 can (15 oz) tomato saucePantry
• 2 cups beef brothPantry
• 1 tbsp Italian seasoningSpices
• 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese, shreddedDairy
• to taste salt and pepperSpices

Instructions

1. 1Heat oven to 350°F. Brown beef with onion, pepper, and garlic; drain.
2. 2Stir in uncooked macaroni, tomatoes, sauce, broth, seasoning, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer on the stovetop 5 minutes.
3. 3Transfer to a 9x13-inch dish, cover, and bake 25 minutes.
4. 4Uncover, top with cheese, bake 10 minutes more until cheese melts and pasta is tender.