Entree: United States – Midwestern United States – American Goulash

Food safety reminder: Follow safe food-handling practices and use a food thermometer to verify safe internal cooking temperatures.

Serving Size: 4

Approximate Time

Prep 15 min

Cook 15 min

Total 30 min

Ingredients

U.S. measurements first, metric equivalents in parentheses. Conversions are approximate; oz means weight ounces, not fluid ounces.

- 1 lb (454 g) Ground Beef
- 1 medium Yellow Onion, approx. 6 oz (170 g)
- 4 cups (960 ml) Macaroni, cooked
- 2 cups (480 ml) Tomatos, diced or crushed
- 2 cups (480 ml) (8 oz (225 g)) Cheddar Cheese, shredded

Show original ingredient measurements

- 1 lb (454 g) Ground Beef
- 1 medium Yellow Onion, approx. 6 oz (170 g)
- 4 cups (960 ml) Macaroni, cooked
- 2 cups (480 ml) Tomatos, diced or crushed
- 2 cups (8 oz / 225 g) Cheddar Cheese, shredded

Instructions

1. Brown the Ground Beef with the chopped Yellow Onion in a large skillet over medium heat, breaking the meat into crumbles and cooking until the onion is softened and beef is fully cooked; drain any excess fat if desired.  
2. Stir in the Tomatos and cooked Macaroni, simmer briefly until heated through and slightly reduced, then sprinkle the Cheddar Cheese over the top and cover until the cheese melts; serve hot.