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That dish looks like American Goulash (also called Beefaroni or American Chop Suey) 🍲.
It’s a hearty one-pot pasta dish made with ground beef, elbow macaroni, tomatoes, and onions simmered together in a rich tomato sauce.
🍝 American Goulash (Beef & Macaroni Skillet)
🛒 Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup elbow macaroni
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14–15 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1 cup beef broth or water
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ cup shredded cheddar (optional)
👨🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Brown the Beef
Cook ground beef and onion in a large pot over medium heat until the beef is browned. Drain excess fat.
2️⃣ Add Flavor
Stir in garlic, paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
3️⃣ Add Sauce
Add diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and beef broth.
4️⃣ Cook the Pasta
Add uncooked elbow macaroni and stir.
Cover and simmer 12–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender.
5️⃣ Finish
Top with shredded cheese if desired and let it melt before serving.
✅ Why people love it
- One pot meal
- Ready in about 30 minutes
- Cheap and very filling
- Great for leftovers
If you want, I can also show you:
- 🔥 The famous 1930s American Goulash recipe
- 🧀 Cheesy baked goulash casserole
- 🍲 Slow cooker goulash (super easy version).