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American Goulash
A comforting one-pot American goulash with ground beef, tomatoes, bell pepper and tender noodles in a savoury marinara sauce.
From YouTube · Dec 6, 2025
A comforting one-pot American goulash with ground beef, tomatoes, bell pepper and tender noodles in a savoury marinara sauce.
10 min
Prep time
30 min
Cook time
40 min
Total time
6 servings
Yield
Ingredients
13 ingredients- 450g (1 pound) ground beef
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 440g (2 cups) marinara sauce
- 475ml (2 cups) beef broth or water
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 411g (14.5 oz) canned diced tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 bay leaf
- 220g (8 oz) uncooked noodles
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Parmesan, optional, to serve
- Parsley, optional, to serve
Method
12 steps- Heat a large deep frying pan or saucepan over medium-high heat.
- Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it into small pieces, until browned.
- Add the chopped onion and cook until softened.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds, until fragrant.
- Stir in the marinara sauce, beef broth or water, bell pepper, diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning and bay leaf.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
- Add the uncooked noodles and stir well.
- Cover and simmer for approximately 12–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the noodles are tender.
- Add a little more broth or water if the mixture becomes too dry before the noodles are cooked.
- Remove and discard the bay leaf.
- Taste and season with salt and black pepper.
- Serve hot with optional Parmesan and chopped parsley.
Recipe notes
Helpful tips
- Stir the noodles occasionally so they do not stick to the bottom.
- Add a little additional broth or water if the sauce becomes too thick before the noodles are tender.
- Remove the bay leaf before serving.
Equipment
- Large deep skillet or cooking pot with lid
- Wooden spoon
- Sharp knife
- Chopping board
- Measuring cups
Storage
Cool leftovers promptly and refrigerate them in a covered container. Reheat until piping hot, adding a splash of water or broth if needed.
Substitutions
Beef brothWater
The source explicitly allows either.
Parmesan and parsleyOmit
These garnishes are optional.
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