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Dutch Oven American Goulash

Dutch Oven American Goulash is an ultra comforting dish, made with tender macaroni pasta, flavorful ground beef, aromatic spices, and cooked in a rich marinara sauce with tomatoes and beef broth.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • ¾ pound ground beef
  • ½ large yellow onion diced
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 14.5 ounces diced tomatoes
  • 1 cup marinara sauce
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • 2 teaspoons soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon seasoned salt or to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper or to taste
  • 1 cup elbow macaroni uncooked
  • ½ cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese optional
  • Chopped parsley optional garnish

Method
 

  1. In a Dutch oven, cook the ground beef and onion together until the onion softens and the meat cooks through, about 3-5 minutes.
  2. Drain any grease.
  3. Add the beef broth, marinara sauce, diced tomatoes, bay leaf, Italian seasoning, soy sauce, garlic powder, paprika, seasoned salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
  4. Turn heat down to medium low and simmer for 5 or 10 minutes, covered.
  5. Add the elbow macaroni and simmer, covered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is tender, about 12-15 minutes. Don’t overcook.
  6. Remove the bay leaves and adjust the seasonings to taste.
  7. Add the shredded cheese, optional. If you are using a Dutch oven, you can pop it in the oven and melt and brown the cheese if desired.