Best 6 American Goulash With Peppers Recipes

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Welcome to the ultimate guide to preparing the flavorful and hearty American goulash with peppers! This classic American comfort food combines tender beef, colorful peppers, aromatic spices, and tangy tomatoes for a dish that's both satisfying and delicious. Whether you're a seasoned cook or just starting out, this article will provide you with all the essential tips, tricks, and variations to create an unforgettable American goulash with peppers that will tantalize your taste buds and warm your soul.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

AMERICAN GOULASH



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Growing up in Boston, I never knew that this 50's "once-a-week-at-home dinner" and "once-a-week-at-school lunch" was a regional dish! I still make this probably once every 2 weeks. Easy, cheap and comfort food all rolled into one huge pot! (It is always called American Chop Suey here, but while I was living in LA friends called it Goulash - so I've compromised!)

Provided by davianng

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 30m

Yield 1 pot, 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb ground beef
1 large onion, chopped
1 large green pepper, chopped
1 tablespoon garlic salt
1 teaspoon pepper
28 ounces diced tomatoes with their juice
15 ounces tomato sauce
1 lb medium pasta shells or 1 lb elbow macaroni
1 cup cheddar cheese or 1 cup monterey jack cheese, shredded

Steps:

  • Brown ground beef, onion and pepper.
  • Season with garlic salt and pepper.
  • Add tomatoes and tomato sauce.
  • Simmer 10 minutes while macaroni is cooking.
  • Boil macaroni al dente, drain, rinse.
  • Return macaroni to pot, add beef and tomato mixture.
  • Serve in bowls with shredded cheese.
  • Even better left over and reheated (add a little water or tomato juice when reheating, if too dry).

CHEF JOHN'S AMERICAN GOULASH



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One of my all-time favorite comfort food meals growing up was the beef goulash they served in my school cafeteria alongside a slice of buttered white bread and a carton of milk. Little did I know that it wasn't really goulash, but an Americanized version, invented to stretch a small amount of beef into enough food for a not-so-small family. This is one of those very simple dishes that does not taste simple--perfect for your weeknight dinner rotation.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Stews     Goulash Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large onion, diced
2 pounds ground beef
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons kosher salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
2 tablespoons paprika
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
2 bay leaves
1 quart chicken broth
1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (24 ounce) jar marinara sauce
1 cup water
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 cups elbow macaroni
¼ cup chopped Italian parsley
1 cup shredded white Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a pot over medium-high heat. Add onion and ground beef. Cook, breaking the meat into small pieces, until browned, about 5 minutes. Cook and stir until liquid is evaporated, 3 to 5 minutes more. Add garlic, salt, black pepper, cayenne, paprika, Italian seasoning, and bay leaves.
  • Cook and stir until flavors come together, about 3 minutes. Pour in chicken broth, diced tomatoes, and marinara sauce. Rinse out the jar with 1 cup water and pour into the pot. Add soy sauce, stir, and bring soup to a simmer. Reduce heat to medium and simmer to let flavors intensify, about 30 minutes.
  • Increase heat to medium-high and bring soup to a simmer. Add macaroni; simmer, stirring occasionally, until just barely tender, about 12 minutes. Check for doneness after 10 minutes.
  • Remove goulash from heat. Discard bay leaves; stir in parsley and Cheddar cheese. Cover and let rest for 5 minutes. Taste and season as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 336.3 calories, Carbohydrate 25.1 g, Cholesterol 58.1 mg, Fat 17.3 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 18.9 g, SaturatedFat 6.9 g, Sodium 1168.9 mg, Sugar 7.4 g

CLASSIC GOULASH



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Easy recipe for making a classic goulash. Can also be done in a slow cooker. Inspired by Paula Deen's Bobby's Goulash.

Provided by pathunt

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Stews     Goulash Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 pounds lean ground beef
2 large yellow onions, chopped
3 cloves garlic, chopped
3 cups water
2 (15 ounce) cans tomato sauce
2 (14.5 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons dried Italian herb seasoning
3 bay leaves
1 tablespoon seasoned salt, or to taste
2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni

Steps:

  • Cook and stir the ground beef in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat, breaking the meat up as it cooks, until the meat is no longer pink and has started to brown, about 10 minutes. Skim off excess fat, and stir in the onions and garlic. Cook and stir the meat mixture until the onions are translucent, about 10 more minutes.
  • Stir water, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, soy sauce, Italian seasoning, bay leaves, and seasoned salt into the meat mixture and bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Stir macaroni into the mixture, cover, and simmer over low heat until the pasta is tender, about 25 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat, discard bay leaves, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 385.5 calories, Carbohydrate 34.1 g, Cholesterol 74.3 mg, Fat 14.6 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 28.2 g, SaturatedFat 5.6 g, Sodium 1466.1 mg, Sugar 9.1 g

AMERICAN GOULASH



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This skillet meal is perfect for weeknight dinners-it's beefy, creamy and cheesy and packed with tomatoes and macaroni--and everyone will ask for seconds!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 1/2 cups (from 32-oz carton) Progresso™ beef flavored broth
1 can (15 oz) Muir Glen™ organic tomato sauce
1 can (14.5 oz) Muir Glen™ organic fire roasted diced tomatoes, undrained
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup uncooked elbow macaroni
3 oz cream cheese, cubed
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese (4 oz)
1/2 cup flavored croutons, coarsely crushed

Steps:

  • Heat 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat; add beef and onion. Cook 7 to 9 minutes, stirring frequently, until beef is brown; drain, and return to skillet. Add garlic; cook about 1 minute or until garlic is fragrant. Stir in broth, tomato sauce, tomatoes, Italian seasoning, paprika and pepper. Heat to simmering, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat; cover and simmer about 20 minutes or until slightly thickened.
  • Stir in macaroni; cover and cook 16 to 18 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender. Stir in cream cheese until completely melted, about 3 minutes. Sprinkle with shredded cheese; top with crushed croutons.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 410, Carbohydrate 33 g, Cholesterol 80 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 24 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 850 mg, Sugar 6 g, TransFat 1 g

AMERICAN GOULASH WITH PEPPERS



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Now I know I am anti-green peppers but if you like them you can toss one in with the other bell peppers. I used 1 each of red, yellow, and orange. For the meat I used local-raised longhorn beef but you can use any lean ground meat. If you don't keep it lean you will end up with a greasy sauce which is not tasty. To drain the spinach just use a kitchen towel by placing the thawed frozen spinach in it, twisting and squeezing it until all the liquid comes out. Then just run a knife through the dried spinach to cut it up into finer pieces. It doesn't change the flavor much so you can leave it out if you like but I like to sneak in the extra nutrition when I can. I topped it off with some crumbled goat cheese which my family loved.

Provided by Maiden77

Categories     Meat

Time 40m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, diced small
3 bell peppers (any combination of red, yellow, or orange, seeded and diced small)
1 bay leaf
1 pinch red pepper flakes (2 pinches if you like more heat)
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 tablespoon paprika
2 jalapenos, seeded and ribs removed, minced
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 lbs ground meat
1 teaspoon dried oregano
2 (14 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
1 (14 ounce) can tomato sauce
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
5 ounces frozen spinach, defrosted and squeezed dry, chopped fine
salt and pepper
1 lb short pasta

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add the bell peppers, onion, salt, pepper flakes and bay leaf. Cook until the onions are softened and turn translucent.
  • Stir in the tomato paste and paprika, cook 1 to 2 minutes. Add the garlic and jalapenos and cook 30 seconds then toss in the ground meat and dried oregano, and cook, breaking up with a spoon, until no longer pink.
  • Pour in the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and Worcestershire. Bring to a boil and add in the dried and chopped spinach. Reduce to a simmer and continue to cook about 20 minutes (while you prepare the pasta.).
  • In a large pot bring water to a boil and prepare your pasta as directed on the package. Once done drain well and return to the large pot.
  • Salt and pepper your meat sauce to taste and remove the bay leaf. Pour the sauce into the large pot with the pasta. Stir until well combined and the pasta is coated.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 419.6, Fat 6.6, SaturatedFat 1, Sodium 1127, Carbohydrate 79.1, Fiber 8.2, Sugar 12.8, Protein 14.1

GOULASH



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Macaroni and beef served steaming hot with a delicious assortment of vegetables and seasonings.

Provided by Brittany

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Stews     Goulash Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 pound macaroni
1 ½ pounds lean ground beef
1 small yellow onion, diced
1 green bell pepper, diced
1 cup sliced mushrooms
1 (8.75 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
1 (8 ounce) can peas, drained
1 (14.5 ounce) can stewed tomatoes, cut in half and drained
1 (14.5 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
4 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
2 (15 ounce) cans tomato sauce
24 fluid ounces water
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon dried parsley
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
⅛ teaspoon white sugar

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add macaroni and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
  • In a large saucepan, brown the ground beef with the onion, green pepper, and mushrooms; drain. Add corn, peas, stewed tomatoes, crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, tomato sauce, and water. Stir and bring to boil over medium heat. Mix in garlic, parmesan cheese, parsley, salt, pepper, sugar and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Mix together cooked macaroni and meat sauce. Serve hot or refrigerate for later.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 559.7 calories, Carbohydrate 81.4 g, Cholesterol 52 mg, Fat 14.4 g, Fiber 10.3 g, Protein 31.2 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, Sodium 1925.9 mg, Sugar 19.3 g

Tips:

  • To make the goulash more flavorful, use a combination of ground beef and ground pork.
  • If you don't have any paprika on hand, you can use a mixture of chili powder and cumin instead.
  • For a spicier goulash, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes.
  • If you want your goulash to be thicker, add a tablespoon or two of flour to the pot before adding the tomatoes.
  • Serve the goulash over mashed potatoes, rice, or egg noodles.

Conclusion:

American goulash is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give American goulash a try. You won't be disappointed.

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