Description
A classic, hearty American Goulash made with ground beef, macaroni, and a secret touch of cream cheese for extra creaminess, cooked entirely in one skillet in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cups frozen seasoning blend
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- salt and ground pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon ground paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon dried parsley
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 ½ to 2 cups beef or chicken broth
- 1 (15-oz) can tomato sauce
- 1 (15-oz) can petite diced tomatoes
- ½ tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 (8-oz) box dried macaroni pasta
- ¼ cup cream cheese, diced and softened
- ½ to 1 cup shredded cheese
Instructions
- Brown vegetables and meat: Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, add seasoning blend and cook for 3-4 minutes, then add ground beef and season with salt and pepper until browned.
- Add seasoning: Reduce heat to medium and stir in ground paprika, garlic powder, dried parsley, and tomato paste, roasting for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add remaining ingredients: Add broth, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, and Worcestershire sauce, bring to a boil, then stir in uncooked macaroni.
- Simmer: Reduce heat to a gentle simmer, cover with a lid, and cook for around 15 minutes or until macaroni is done, adding extra broth if needed.
- Finish: Remove skillet from heat, stir in cream cheese until smooth, sprinkle with shredded cheese, cover for 2 minutes until melted, and serve.
Notes
The macaroni cooks directly in the sauce to save cleanup. For the best texture, avoid flattening the top before adding the shredded cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stove-top
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 535 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 1229 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 60 g
- Fiber: 9 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
Keywords: one pot, american goulash, comfort food, ground beef, macaroni, easy dinner