Classic Goulash

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 large yellow onion , chopped
• 2 pounds lean ground beef
• 3 cloves garlic , chopped
• 3 cups water
• 2 cans tomato sauce , 15 ounce
• 2 cans diced tomatoes , 14.5 ounce
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons dried Italian herb seasoning
• 1 tablespoon seasoned salt , or to taste
• 3 bays leaves
• 2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni

Instructions

1. 1

   Gather all ingredients.

2. 2

   Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add onion and cook 3 minutes, stirring often.

3. 3

   Add ground beef and cook, breaking up the meat until it is evenly browned, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook 3 minutes, stirring often.

4. 4

   Stir in water, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, soy sauce, Italian seasoning, seasoned salt, and bay leaves. Bring to a simmer, cover and cook 5 minutes, stirring halfway through.

5. 5

   Stir in uncooked macaroni, cover, and simmer over medium heat until pasta is tender, 11 to 13 minutes, stirring occasionally.

6. 6

   Remove from heat, discard bay leaves, and serve.