Gulasch americano clásico de ternera picada

Ingredientes

• 1-1/2 pounds ground chuck
• 1-1/2 cups chopped onion
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1/2 tablespoon dried Italian seasoning
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper, or to taste
• 1 teaspoon seasoned salt (like Lawry's), or to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon Cajun seasoning (like Slap Ya Mama), or to taste, optional
• 1-1/2 cups water or beef stock/broth
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
• 2 small bay leaves
• 1-1/2 cups dry elbow macaroni

Preparación

1. 1

   Sauté the ground beef until cooked through; drain off excess fat, if needed.

2. 2

   Add the onion and garlic and continue sautéing about 5 minutes.

3. 3

   Add the Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, seasoned salt and Cajun seasoning; blend.

4. 4

   Add the water or beef broth and stir well, scraping the bottom of the pan. Add the tomato sauce, diced tomato and bay leaves, bring to a boil, reduce heat to simmer, cover and cook for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

5. 5

   Add the macaroni, stir, cover and continue to simmer for 15 to 20 minutes longer, or until pasta is cooked through, stirring occasionally.

6. 6

   Remove from heat, taste and adjust seasonings and let sit for 5 minutes. Remove bay leaves and serve.