March 2, 2021
American Goulash
This dish comes together pretty quickly and is reminiscent of a ragù with cheddar mixed in and served with kelp noodle ziti pasta.

Servings: 6
Calories: 340kcal
Ingredients
- 1/2 tablespoon avocado oil
- 1/4 onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper fresh ground
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 2 teaspoons gelatin adds a nice richness and mouthfeel to the sauce
- 15 ounce can diced tomatoes
- 15 ounce can tomato sauce
- 1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce or 2 tablespoons coconut aminos
- 1 teaspoon fish sauce optional but adds umami
- 1 teaspoon sriracha
- 1/2 tablespoon paprika
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 packages kelp ziti such as miracle noodle
- 1/4 cup Italian parsley minced
- 1 cup Cheddar shredded, omit for dairy-free
Instructions
- Heat a large pot over medium-high heat and add the oil. When hot, add the onion and cook until soft and translucent, stirring often, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about one minute more. Add the beef, salt, and pepper and cook, stirring to break it up into small pieces. Cook over high heat until cooked through and any liquid released evaporates, about 5-10 minutes more.
- While the beef cooks, stir together the stock, gelatin, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, soy sauce, fish sauce, sriracha, paprika, Italian seasoning, and bay leaf. Set aside.
- When beef is cooked, add the reserved tomato sauce mixture and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook uncovered for 30 minutes.
- With about 5 minutes of simmering to go, rinse the kelp ziti with hot water and then add to the simmering sauce. Cook for another 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in cheddar, if using. Let stand 5 minutes to melt, then stir briefly and season to taste with more salt, as needed. Garnish with parsley and serve.
Nutrition Facts
American Goulash
Amount per Serving
Calories
340
% Daily Value*
Fat
19
g
29
%
Saturated Fat
9
g
56
%
Trans Fat
1
g
Cholesterol
93
mg
31
%
Sodium
1257
mg
55
%
Potassium
840
mg
24
%
Carbohydrates
11
g
4
%
Fiber
5
g
21
%
Sugar
5
g
6
%
Protein
31
g
62
%
Vitamin A
1088
IU
22
%
Vitamin C
19
mg
23
%
Calcium
201
mg
20
%
Iron
5
mg
28
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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