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American Goulash on a plate
Andrew Fowler

American Goulash

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/4 lbs 90% lean ground beef
  • 1 medium yellow onion diced
  • 1 red bell pepper diced
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tsp sweet paprika
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 can 15 oz tomato sauce
  • 1 can 14.5 oz petite diced tomatoes, with juices
  • 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
  • 10 oz dry elbow macaroni
  • 1 cup frozen corn
  • 1/2 tsp fine salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 cup water reserved as needed
  • 4 oz medium cheddar grated

Method
 

  1. Heat a deep broiler-safe 12-inch 5-quart skillet over medium-high heat. Brown beef, onion and pepper for 9 minutes, breaking up the meat and cooking it to 160°F. Drain excess fat.
  2. Stir in garlic, tomato paste, paprika and oregano for 1 minute. Add tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, broth, macaroni, corn, salt and pepper.
  3. Bring to a simmer, lower the heat and cook uncovered for 11 to 14 minutes, stirring every 2 minutes, until pasta is nearly tender. Add reserved water a little at a time if needed to keep the sauce loose.
  4. Heat the broiler and position a rack 6 inches below it. Spread cheddar over the moist pasta and broil for 2 to 4 minutes until the cheese melts and browns in small patches.
  5. Set the skillet on a heatproof surface and rest for 3 minutes, guarding the hot handle. Spoon into bowls while the tomato sauce remains soft beneath the cheese.