American goulash, sometimes called slumgullion, is an American comfort food dish, similar to American chop suey. American goulash is usually referred to in the midwestern and southern United States as simply "goulash". As a descendant, of sorts, of Hungarian goulash, the only real connection seems to be the name, and the inclusion of beef and paprika.[1]

American goulash

Alternative names	Goulash, slumgullion
Type	Casserole
Place of origin	United States
Region or state	Midwestern United States, Inland Northwest
Main ingredients	Beef or steak, paprika, pasta, tomatoes

History and typical preparation

American goulash, mentioned in cookbooks since at least 1914, exists in a number of variant recipes.[1][2] Originally a dish of seasoned beef,[2] core ingredients of American goulash now usually include various kinds of pasta, usually macaroni or egg noodles, ground beef cooked with any number of aromatics, usually onions and garlic, along with tomatoes of some sort, whether canned tomatoes (whole, diced, or crushed are all common variants), tomato sauce, or tomato paste.[3] Some variations of American goulash include cheese.[4]

See also

Wikimedia Commons has media related to Goulash in the United States.

• Goulash (Hungarian goulash)
• American chop suey
• Johnny Marzetti
• Hamburger Helper
• List of casserole dishes
• List of pasta dishes
• List of regional dishes of the United States
•  Food portal

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