American Goulash
Simplicity and pleasing in its comfort factor.
American-Goulash-Recipe

About this Recipe

This dish isn’t about flavor fireworks—it’s about comfort. Amber Pierce grew up eating this ultra-simple combination when her dad was away and her mom took over dinner. No spices, no fancy sauce—just undrained ground beef, elbow macaroni, and canned tomato sauce. It’s not gourmet… but it’s love in a bowl.

Ingredients

  • 8 ozs elbow macaroni cooked

  • 1 pound hamburger cooked and drained

  • 14 oz can of tomato sauce

Instructions

Combine all ingredients and heat over medium high heat, stirring to ensure noodles do not stick to pot. Add seasonings to taste.

Recipe Notes

Don’t overthink it. This recipe isn’t about seasoning—it’s about memory. If you’re tempted to add garlic, herbs, or anything that sounds like “flavor profile”… maybe don’t.