Cheesy One Pot American Goulash: Comfort Food Delight

Cheesy One-Pot American Goulash – Your New Favorite Meal!

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In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat 2 tbsp olive oil over medium-high heat. Add 1.5 lbs ground beef and cook, breaking it up, until browned (7-10 min). Drain excess fat. Add 1 large chopped yellow onion and cook until softened (5-7 min), scraping up any browned bits.
Add 4 cloves minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Push beef/onion aside, add 1 (6 oz) can tomato paste to the cleared space, and cook for 2-3 minutes until darkened. Stir paste into beef mixture.
Stir in 1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes, 1 (15 oz) can tomato sauce, 1 (14.5 oz) can undrained diced tomatoes, 4 cups beef broth, and 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce. Season with 2 tsp Italian seasoning, 1 tsp sugar, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 15-20 minutes for flavors to deepen.
Uncover and stir in 1 lb uncooked elbow macaroni, ensuring it’s fully submerged. Bring back to a gentle simmer, cover, and cook for 10-15 minutes, stirring every 2-3 minutes, until pasta is al dente. Adjust consistency with more broth/water if needed.
Remove from heat. Stir in 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese and 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella (optional). Cover for 2-3 minutes to melt. Stir until cheese is fully incorporated and creamy. Taste and adjust seasonings. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.