Description
A classic comfort dish that combines ground beef, pasta, and vegetables in a rich tomato sauce, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
- 1 cup beef broth
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Grated cheese for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef until no longer pink, about 5 to 7 minutes, then drain excess fat.
- Sauté the diced onion, bell pepper, and minced garlic for about 3 to 5 minutes until softened.
- Mix in the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, beef broth, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Add the elbow macaroni and stir to combine.
- Simmer covered on low heat for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Serve warm, topping with grated cheese if desired.
Notes
For extra nutrition, consider adding more vegetables or using lean ground turkey instead of beef.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: American Goulash, comfort food, one-pot meal, weeknight dinner