American Goulash

Ingredients

• 2 pounds ground Beef (80/20)
• 1 large yellow onion
• 4 large cloves garlic (minced)
• 3 cups water
• 2 (15-ounce) cans tomato sauce
• 2 (14.5-ounce) cans diced tomatoes (juice included)
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons dried oregano
• 2 teaspoons dried basil
• 2 dried bay leaves
• 1 tablespoon seasoned salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 cups elbow macaroni (uncooked)
• 2 cups cheddar (shredded (optional))

Instructions

1. 1

   In a large pot, brown the meat (2 pounds) over medium heat, breaking up the meat as it cooks into small pieces. Continue to cook until the meat is cooked through and there's no longer any pink.

2. 2

   Stir in the onions (1 large) and garlic (4 large cloves). Cook, stirring occasionally until the onions are translucent.

3. 3

   Stir in water (3 cups), tomato sauce (2 (15-ounce ) cans), diced tomatoes (2 (14.5-ounce) cans), soy sauce (3 tablespoons), oregano (2 tablespoons), basil (2 teaspoons), bay leaves (2), seasoned salt (1 tablespoon), and black pepper (1/2 teaspoon). Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

4. 4

   Stir in the pasta (2 cups), cover, and simmer over low heat, stirring occasionally until the pasta is tender about 25 minutes. Remove from heat, discard bay leaves. To serve, ladle into individual bowls and top with cheddar (2 cups).