American Goulash for One

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Keyword beef and macaroni, dinner for one, goulash for one, one pot pasta

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 25

Total Time 30

Servings 1 serving

Ground beef, peppers, and elbow macaroni simmered together in a tomato sauce, all in one skillet.

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
½ cup chopped onion
½ cup chopped green bell pepper
1 garlic clove minced
4 oz ground beef
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
⅛ teaspoon black pepper
½ cup tomato sauce
½ cup canned diced tomatoes
½ cup water
½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
2 oz uncooked elbow macaroni

Directions

Heat the oil in a 10-inch skillet with a lid over medium-high heat. Cook the onion and green pepper for about 3 minutes, until soft.
Add the garlic and ground beef, season with the salt and pepper, and cook for about 5 minutes, breaking up the meat, until browned.
Stir in the tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, water, and Italian seasoning. Bring to a simmer, then turn the heat to low and cook for about 5 minutes.
Stir in the uncooked macaroni. Bring it back to a gentle boil, cover, and turn the heat to low. Cook for about 15 minutes, stirring 2 or 3 times, until the pasta is tender. Serve hot.

Nutrition

Nutrition is an estimate per serving from USDA FoodData Central, for the whole recipe (1 serving); ground beef counted as beef, 85% lean, raw, ½ cup tomato sauce counted as canned tomato sauce, ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning counted as dried oregano, uncooked elbow macaroni counted as dry pasta. Brands and portions vary, so use it only as an approximation.