Easy American Hamburger Goulash

4.48 from 196 votes

A simple healthy satisfying dish - old-fashioned comfort food at its best. Perfect for Weight Watchers when made with extra-lean ground beef.

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Total Time30

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: American Chop Suey, Hamburger Goulash, Macaroni Goulash

Servings:

Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain.
Meanwhile heat oil in a large skillet, or dutch oven, over medium heat. Stir the ground beef, onion, and pepper into the skillet, breaking up the beef into small pieces. Season with salt and pepper.
Cook, stirring often, until the beef is no longer pink and the onion and pepper are soft (5-8 minutes).
Stir in the tomatoes, tomato soup, cinnamon, and sugar. Simmer until heated thoroughly.
Stir in the drained macaroni and combine well. (Alternatively, if your skillet isn't quite big enough, stir everything together in the pasta pan.) Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Serving size: 1 cup

WW Points: 8

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9 PointsPlus (Old plan)

Substitutions & Variations

Change the Protein
Ground turkey, chicken, or even plant-based crumbles work well here.
Switch the Pasta
Try whole wheat, gluten-free, shells, or penne.
Add More Veggies
Mushrooms, zucchini, spinach, corn, or even beans add bulk and nutrition.
Change the Sauce
Tomato sauce or marinara can be used instead of tomato soup for a different flavor.
Spice It Up
Add chili powder, garlic powder, paprika, or red pepper flakes.
Make It Cheesy
Stir in a little shredded cheddar or mozzarella before serving.