{"id":347252,"date":"2025-08-23T08:55:10","date_gmt":"2025-08-23T13:55:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/michigandigitalnews.com\/index.php\/2025\/08\/23\/classic-all-american-goulash-recipe\/"},"modified":"2025-08-23T08:55:10","modified_gmt":"2025-08-23T13:55:10","slug":"classic-all-american-goulash-recipe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/michigandigitalnews.com\/index.php\/2025\/08\/23\/classic-all-american-goulash-recipe\/","title":{"rendered":"Classic All American Goulash Recipe"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> [ad_1]<br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aff-disc\">\n<p>This website may contain affiliate links and advertising so that we can provide recipes to you. Read my <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/privacy-policy\/\">disclosure policy<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"shared-counts-hidden-image-container\" style=\"display:none;\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" width=\"952\" height=\"2000\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"shared-counts-hidden-image\" data-pin-description=\"American goulash is an easy, old-fashioned, and comforting meal that is insanely delicious and perfect for the cold winter months. Everything cooks in one pot, even the pasta!\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/American-Goulash-1.png\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/American-Goulash-1.png\"\/><img width=\"952\" height=\"2000\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/American-Goulash-1.png\" class=\"shared-counts-hidden-image\" data-pin-description=\"American goulash is an easy, old-fashioned, and comforting meal that is insanely delicious and perfect for the cold winter months. Everything cooks in one pot, even the pasta!\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/American-Goulash-1.png\" alt=\"\"\/><\/div>\n<p><input class=\"jpibfi\" type=\"hidden\"\/><\/p>\n<p>American Goulash is my kind of comfort food! It\u2019s <strong>rich, savory<\/strong>, and full of that cozy, tomato-y goodness. It\u2019s <strong>hearty, easy to make<\/strong>, and one bite will have you hooked just like my family is!<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img width=\"751\" height=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"A pot of American goulash with a wooden spoon in it. \" class=\"wp-image-159785\" title=\"American goulash is an easy, old-fashioned, and comforting meal that is insanely delicious and perfect for the cold winter months. Everything cooks in one pot, even the pasta!\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/american-goulash\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"American Goulash\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/american_goulash-751x1000.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/american_goulash-751x1000.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"751\" height=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/american_goulash-751x1000.jpg\" alt=\"A pot of American goulash with a wooden spoon in it. \" class=\"wp-image-159785\" title=\"American goulash is an easy, old-fashioned, and comforting meal that is insanely delicious and perfect for the cold winter months. Everything cooks in one pot, even the pasta!\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/american-goulash\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"American Goulash\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/american_goulash-751x1000.jpg\"\/><\/figure>\n<div class=\"block-reader-review cwp-large\">\n<div class=\"block-reader-review__inner\"><!-- .block-reader-review__stars --><\/p>\n<p class=\"block-reader-review__title\">A Reader\u2019s Review<\/p>\n<div class=\"block-reader-review__quote\">\n<p>Perfect. Followed the recipe! Tasted better than my Mom\u2019s! Thank you for sharing.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- .block-reader-review__quote --><\/p>\n<p>Teri<\/p>\n<p><!-- .block-reader-review__citation --><\/div>\n<p><!-- .block-reader-review__inner --><\/div>\n<p> <!-- .block-reader-review --><\/p>\n<div class=\"block-tip cwp-inner cwp-large\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading block-tip__title\" id=\"h-how-this-goulash-stole-my-heart-and-fork\">How This Goulash Stole My Heart (and Fork)<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>One-pot<\/strong>: Everything cooks together in a single pot, which means less cleanup and more flavor as the pasta soaks up the rich, seasoned sauce.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Family-friendly<\/strong>: Kids love it, but it\u2019s also packed with hearty, comforting flavor that adults can feel good about!<\/li>\n<li><strong>Freezer-friendly<\/strong>: Perfect for meal prep! Make a batch, freeze it, and enjoy the same rich flavor and texture!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-make-american-goulash\">How To Make American Goulash<\/h2>\n<p>Making this classic American goulash recipe couldn\u2019t be easier. Cook the beef and onion, and then throw everything together and let it simmer. You\u2019ll have time to make my <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/dinner-rolls\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">1-hour rolls <\/a>and <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/green-goddess-salad\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">green goddess salad<\/a> to have on the side. <\/p>\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list is-style-fancy\">\n<li><strong>Brown the Meat:<\/strong> Add\u00a02 pounds of ground beef\u00a0to a large\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/34qcDiL\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">stockpot<\/a>\u00a0over medium high heat. Cook and brown the beef for 7-8 minutes. Remove the meat from the pot and drain, leaving about 1-2 tablespoons of grease in the pot.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cook the Onion<\/strong>: Add\u00a0diced onion\u00a0and cook for about 5 minutes over medium heat until tender. Add\u00a0minced garlic\u00a0and cook for 1 minute.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Make Soup Base: <\/strong>Return the cooked beef to the pot. Add<strong> <\/strong>water, beef base,\u00a0tomato sauce,\u00a0diced tomatoes,\u00a0soy sauce,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/italian-seasoning\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">Italian seasoning<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/seasoning-salt\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">seasoned salt<\/a>,\u00a0paprika,\u00a0black pepper, and\u00a0bay leaves. Stir to combine, then bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Add Noodles &amp; Simmer:<\/strong> Stir in\u00a0uncooked noodles. Cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until al dente. Stir occasionally to prevent the noodles from sticking to the bottom. Just before serving, stir in cheese. Garnish your goulash with\u00a0fresh chopped Italian parsley\u00a0on top before serving!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-2 is-cropped is-style-numbered wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"710\" height=\"540\" data-id=\"310377\" alt=\"Ground beef being cooked in the bottom of the pot.\" class=\"wp-image-310377\" title=\"American Goulash is my kind of comfort food! It's rich, savory, and full of that cozy, tomato-y goodness. It\u2019s hearty, easy to make, and one bite will have you hooked just like my family is!\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/american-goulash\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"American Goulash\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Screenshot-2025-08-13-at-11.48.26-AM.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Screenshot-2025-08-13-at-11.48.26-AM.png 710w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Screenshot-2025-08-13-at-11.48.26-AM-500x380.png 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Screenshot-2025-08-13-at-11.48.26-AM-400x304.png 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Screenshot-2025-08-13-at-11.48.26-AM-150x114.png 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 710px) 100vw, 710px\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Screenshot-2025-08-13-at-11.48.26-AM.png\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"710\" height=\"540\" data-id=\"310377\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Screenshot-2025-08-13-at-11.48.26-AM.png\" alt=\"Ground beef being cooked in the bottom of the pot.\" class=\"wp-image-310377\" title=\"American Goulash is my kind of comfort food! It's rich, savory, and full of that cozy, tomato-y goodness. It\u2019s hearty, easy to make, and one bite will have you hooked just like my family is!\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/american-goulash\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"American Goulash\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Screenshot-2025-08-13-at-11.48.26-AM.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Screenshot-2025-08-13-at-11.48.26-AM.png 710w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Screenshot-2025-08-13-at-11.48.26-AM-500x380.png 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Screenshot-2025-08-13-at-11.48.26-AM-400x304.png 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Screenshot-2025-08-13-at-11.48.26-AM-150x114.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 710px) 100vw, 710px\"\/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"706\" height=\"540\" data-id=\"310381\" alt=\"Onions cooking with garlic in the pot\" class=\"wp-image-310381\" title=\"American Goulash is my kind of comfort food! It's rich, savory, and full of that cozy, tomato-y goodness. It\u2019s hearty, easy to make, and one bite will have you hooked just like my family is!\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/american-goulash\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"American Goulash\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Screenshot-2025-08-13-at-11.48.54-AM-1.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Screenshot-2025-08-13-at-11.48.54-AM-1.png 706w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Screenshot-2025-08-13-at-11.48.54-AM-1-500x382.png 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Screenshot-2025-08-13-at-11.48.54-AM-1-400x306.png 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Screenshot-2025-08-13-at-11.48.54-AM-1-150x115.png 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 706px) 100vw, 706px\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Screenshot-2025-08-13-at-11.48.54-AM-1.png\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"706\" height=\"540\" data-id=\"310381\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Screenshot-2025-08-13-at-11.48.54-AM-1.png\" alt=\"Onions cooking with garlic in the pot\" class=\"wp-image-310381\" title=\"American Goulash is my kind of comfort food! It's rich, savory, and full of that cozy, tomato-y goodness. It\u2019s hearty, easy to make, and one bite will have you hooked just like my family is!\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/american-goulash\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"American Goulash\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Screenshot-2025-08-13-at-11.48.54-AM-1.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Screenshot-2025-08-13-at-11.48.54-AM-1.png 706w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Screenshot-2025-08-13-at-11.48.54-AM-1-500x382.png 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Screenshot-2025-08-13-at-11.48.54-AM-1-400x306.png 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Screenshot-2025-08-13-at-11.48.54-AM-1-150x115.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 706px) 100vw, 706px\"\/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"708\" height=\"540\" data-id=\"310379\" alt=\"Tomatoes, water, and seasonings added to the pot with the onions.\" class=\"wp-image-310379\" title=\"American Goulash is my kind of comfort food! It's rich, savory, and full of that cozy, tomato-y goodness. It\u2019s hearty, easy to make, and one bite will have you hooked just like my family is!\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/american-goulash\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"American Goulash\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Screenshot-2025-08-13-at-11.49.17-AM.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Screenshot-2025-08-13-at-11.49.17-AM.png 708w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Screenshot-2025-08-13-at-11.49.17-AM-500x381.png 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Screenshot-2025-08-13-at-11.49.17-AM-400x305.png 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Screenshot-2025-08-13-at-11.49.17-AM-150x114.png 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 708px) 100vw, 708px\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Screenshot-2025-08-13-at-11.49.17-AM.png\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"708\" height=\"540\" data-id=\"310379\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Screenshot-2025-08-13-at-11.49.17-AM.png\" alt=\"Tomatoes, water, and seasonings added to the pot with the onions.\" class=\"wp-image-310379\" title=\"American Goulash is my kind of comfort food! It's rich, savory, and full of that cozy, tomato-y goodness. It\u2019s hearty, easy to make, and one bite will have you hooked just like my family is!\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/american-goulash\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"American Goulash\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Screenshot-2025-08-13-at-11.49.17-AM.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Screenshot-2025-08-13-at-11.49.17-AM.png 708w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Screenshot-2025-08-13-at-11.49.17-AM-500x381.png 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Screenshot-2025-08-13-at-11.49.17-AM-400x305.png 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Screenshot-2025-08-13-at-11.49.17-AM-150x114.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 708px) 100vw, 708px\"\/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"710\" height=\"540\" data-id=\"310382\" alt=\"Macaroni noodles and beef added into the pot ready to simmer together. \" class=\"wp-image-310382\" title=\"American Goulash is my kind of comfort food! It's rich, savory, and full of that cozy, tomato-y goodness. It\u2019s hearty, easy to make, and one bite will have you hooked just like my family is!\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/american-goulash\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"American Goulash\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Screenshot-2025-08-13-at-11.49.31-AM-1.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Screenshot-2025-08-13-at-11.49.31-AM-1.png 710w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Screenshot-2025-08-13-at-11.49.31-AM-1-500x380.png 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Screenshot-2025-08-13-at-11.49.31-AM-1-400x304.png 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Screenshot-2025-08-13-at-11.49.31-AM-1-150x114.png 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 710px) 100vw, 710px\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Screenshot-2025-08-13-at-11.49.31-AM-1.png\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"710\" height=\"540\" data-id=\"310382\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Screenshot-2025-08-13-at-11.49.31-AM-1.png\" alt=\"Macaroni noodles and beef added into the pot ready to simmer together. \" class=\"wp-image-310382\" title=\"American Goulash is my kind of comfort food! It's rich, savory, and full of that cozy, tomato-y goodness. It\u2019s hearty, easy to make, and one bite will have you hooked just like my family is!\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/american-goulash\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"American Goulash\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Screenshot-2025-08-13-at-11.49.31-AM-1.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Screenshot-2025-08-13-at-11.49.31-AM-1.png 710w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Screenshot-2025-08-13-at-11.49.31-AM-1-500x380.png 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Screenshot-2025-08-13-at-11.49.31-AM-1-400x304.png 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Screenshot-2025-08-13-at-11.49.31-AM-1-150x114.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 710px) 100vw, 710px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<div class=\"block-quick-tips cwp-large\"><!-- .block-quick-tips__icon --><\/p>\n<div class=\"block-quick-tips__inner\">\n<div class=\"block-quick-tips__content cwp-inner\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-s-the-difference-between-hungarian-and-american-goulash\">What\u2019s the Difference Between Hungarian and American Goulash?<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/hungarian-goulash\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">Hungarian goulash<\/a> is a hearty stew loaded with meat, vegetables, and plenty of paprika. Hungarian sometimes uses dumplings or potatoes instead of pasta. American goulash skips the extra veggies (aside from the tomato based sauce) and goes all-in with macaroni noodles and cheese. You might also hear it called \u201cAmerican chop suey.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- .block-quick-tips__inner --><\/div>\n<p> <!-- .block-quick-tips --><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"751\" height=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"A pot with American goulash being stirred with a wooden spoon.  \" class=\"wp-image-159786\" title=\"American Goulash is an easy old-fashioned comforting meal that is perfect for the cold winter months. Everything cooks in the same pot, even the pasta!\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/american-goulash\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"American Goulash\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/american_goulash-3-751x1000.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/american_goulash-3-751x1000.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"751\" height=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/american_goulash-3-751x1000.jpg\" alt=\"A pot with American goulash being stirred with a wooden spoon.  \" class=\"wp-image-159786\" title=\"American Goulash is an easy old-fashioned comforting meal that is perfect for the cold winter months. Everything cooks in the same pot, even the pasta!\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/american-goulash\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"American Goulash\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/american_goulash-3-751x1000.jpg\"\/><\/figure>\n<div class=\"block-area block-area-before-recipe\">\n<div class=\"block-pinterest-cta cwp-large\">\n<p class=\"block-pinterest-cta__title\">Pin this now to find it later<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/?url=https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/american-goulash\/&amp;media=https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/American-Goulash-1.png&amp;description=American Goulash\" title=\"Share on Pinterest\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" class=\"wp-element-button\" data-postid=\"37402\" data-pin-do=\"none\" data-social-network=\"Pinterest\" data-social-action=\"Pin\" data-social-target=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/american-goulash\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Pin It<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"wprm-recipe-container-52465\" class=\"wprm-recipe-container\" data-recipe-id=\"52465\" data-servings=\"8\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-template-cwp-food---cook-mode\">\n<div class=\"cwp-food-content\">\n<p><label id=\"wprm-toggle-switch-3840011247\" class=\"wprm-toggle-switch wprm-toggle-switch-rounded wprm-toggle-switch-outside\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-prevent-sleep-checkbox-3840011247\" class=\"wprm-prevent-sleep-checkbox\"\/><span class=\"wprm-toggle-switch-slider\" style=\"--switch-height: 20px;\"\/><span class=\"wprm-toggle-switch-label wprm-prevent-sleep-label wprm-block-text-bold\">Cook Mode<\/span><\/label><span class=\"wprm-prevent-sleep-description wprm-block-text-normal\">Prevent your screen from going dark<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"recipe-52465-instructions\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions-container wprm-recipe-52465-instructions-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"52465\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\">\n<ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\">\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-52465-step-0-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Add <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-52465-0 wprm-block-text-bold\">2 pounds ground beef<\/span> to a large <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/34qcDiL\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\">stock<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/34qcDiL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">pot<\/a> over medium-high heat. Cook and brown the beef for 7-8 minutes. Remove the meat from the pot and drain, leaving about 1-2 tablespoons of grease in the pot.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-52465-step-0-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Add <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-52465-1 wprm-block-text-bold\">1 large diced onion<\/span> and cook for about 5 minutes over medium heat until tender. Add <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-52465-2 wprm-block-text-bold\">4 cloves minced garlic<\/span> and cook for 1 minute.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-52465-step-0-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Return the cooked beef to the pot. Add <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-52465-3 wprm-block-text-bold\">3 cups water<\/span>, <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-52465-4 wprm-block-text-bold\">1 tablespoon beef base<\/span>, <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-52465-5 wprm-block-text-bold\">2 (15-ounce) cans tomato sauce<\/span>, <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-52465-6 wprm-block-text-bold\">2 (15-ounce) cans diced tomatoes<\/span>, <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-52465-8 wprm-block-text-bold\">3 tablespoons soy sauce<\/span>, <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-52465-10 wprm-block-text-bold\">2 tablespoons Italian seasoning<\/span>, <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-52465-9 wprm-block-text-bold\">1 tablespoon seasoned salt<\/span>, <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-52465-11 wprm-block-text-bold\">2 teaspoons paprika<\/span>, <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-52465-12 wprm-block-text-bold\">\u00bd teaspoon black pepper<\/span>, and <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-52465-7 wprm-block-text-bold\">3 bay leaves<\/span>. Stir to combine, then bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-52465-step-0-3\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Stir in <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-52465-13 wprm-block-text-bold\">2 cups elbow macaroni noodles<\/span>. Cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until al dente. Stir occasionally to prevent the noodles from sticking to the bottom.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-52465-step-0-4\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Just before serving, stir in <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-52465-14 wprm-block-text-bold\">1 cup shredded cheddar cheese<\/span>. Garnish with <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-52465-15 wprm-block-text-bold\">fresh chopped Italian parsley<\/span> on top before serving!<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"recipe-52465-notes\" class=\"wprm-recipe-notes-container wprm-block-text-normal\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-notes\"><span data-start=\"58\" data-end=\"73\" style=\"display: block;\"><strong data-start=\"58\" data-end=\"71\">Leftovers<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"74\" data-end=\"361\">\n<li data-start=\"74\" data-end=\"149\">\n<span data-start=\"76\" data-end=\"149\" style=\"display: block;\"><strong data-start=\"76\" data-end=\"87\">Fridge:<\/strong> Store cooled goulash in an airtight container for 3\u20134 days.<\/span>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"150\" data-end=\"233\">\n<span data-start=\"152\" data-end=\"233\" style=\"display: block;\"><strong data-start=\"152\" data-end=\"164\">Freezer:<\/strong> Freeze in a labeled, airtight container or bag for up to 3 months.<\/span>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"234\" data-end=\"361\">\n<span data-start=\"236\" data-end=\"361\" style=\"display: block;\"><strong data-start=\"236\" data-end=\"247\">Reheat:<\/strong> From fridge\u2014warm on stove or microwave in 1\u20132 min intervals. From freezer\u2014thaw overnight, then reheat on stove.<\/span>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"cwp-food-nutrition\">\n<div id=\"recipe-52465-nutrition\" class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-shortcode-container\">\n<p><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-calories\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Calories: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">481<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">kcal<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-carbohydrates\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Carbohydrates: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">47<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-protein\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Protein: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">33<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fat\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">18<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-saturated_fat\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Saturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">8<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-polyunsaturated_fat\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Polyunsaturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">1<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-monounsaturated_fat\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Monounsaturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">6<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-trans_fat\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Trans Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">1<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-cholesterol\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Cholesterol: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">88<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-sodium\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Sodium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">1607<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-potassium\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Potassium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">456<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fiber\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Fiber: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">2<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-sugar\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Sugar: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">1<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-vitamin_a\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Vitamin A: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">414<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">IU<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-vitamin_c\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Vitamin C: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">2<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-calcium\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Calcium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">148<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-iron\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Iron: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">4<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"cwp-food-nutrition__disclaimer has-min-font-size\">Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter 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Everything cooks in one pot, even the pasta!\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/american-goulash\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"American Goulash\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/american_goulash-5-751x1000.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/american_goulash-5-751x1000.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"751\" height=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/american_goulash-5-751x1000.jpg\" alt=\"A bowl of American goulash with a silver spoon. \" class=\"wp-image-159790\" title=\"American goulash is an easy, old-fashioned, and comforting meal that is insanely delicious and perfect for the cold winter months. Everything cooks in one pot, even the pasta!\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/american-goulash\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"American Goulash\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/american_goulash-5-751x1000.jpg\"\/><\/figure>\n<section class=\"block-post-listing cwp-large layout-4up-grid\">\n<header>\n<div class=\"block-post-listing__title\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-more-hearty-soups-to-try\">More Hearty Soups to Try<\/h2>\n<p>When it gets cold outside, I love making a big pot of soup! It warms my soul as well as my heart! 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