Classic American Goulash-Style Skillet
Classic American Goulash-Style Skillet brings together tender ground beef, soft onions and celery, and stewed tomatoes for a cozy, tomato-forward bite. Canned spaghetti in sauce adds nostalgic comfort and a saucy, pasta-rich texture that’s perfect for weeknights. Serve it when you want a hearty, fuss-free dinner that pleases the whole table.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Classic American Goulash-Style Skillet, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 28 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 48 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 58
- Heart Health
- 75
- Metabolic
- 49
- Digestive
- 30
- Inflammatory
- 37
- Performance
- 42
- General Wellness
- 1
In a large skillet, cook the beef with the celery and the onion until the onion is tender and the beef is browned and crumbly.
- 2
Add the tomatoes and the spaghetti, then cook, stirring everything together, until heated through.
- Calories 541.07 kcal High 27%
- Protein 23.59 g Good Source 47%
- Carbohydrate 84.31 g 31%
- Total Fat 13.18 g Moderate 17%
- Saturated Fat 4.59 g High 23%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 40.25 mg Moderate 13%
- Sodium 163.39 mg Moderate 7%
- Dietary Fiber 6.64 g Good Source 24%
- Total Sugars 3.91 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 58.43 mg Low Source 4%
- Iron 5.43 mg Good Source 30%
- Potassium 386.08 mg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin A 7.82 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 4.52 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Celery
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Classic American Goulash Style Skillet is made with 5 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 25 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Celery, Ground Beef, Onion, and Spaghetti. Each serving provides about 541.07 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Classic American Goulash-Style Skillet made of?
- The main ingredients are Celery, Ground Beef, Onion, Spaghetti, Stewed Tomato. The full list of 5 is above.
- How long does it take to make Classic American Goulash-Style Skillet?
- About 25 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 541.07 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Classic American Goulash-Style Skillet easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 5 ingredients and 2 steps.
- Is Classic American Goulash-Style Skillet healthy?
- Classic American Goulash-Style Skillet has an easyChef Pro health score of 47/100. Per serving, it provides 541.07 calories and 23.59 g of protein, or 47% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 163.39 mg (7% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 4.59 g (23% of the Daily Value). It contains Wheat, Gluten, Celery, Tomatoes and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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