🍲 Old-Fashioned Goulash 😍

Ingredients:

• 1½ lbs ground beef
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 cups elbow macaroni
• 1 can (28 oz) diced tomatoes
• 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
• 2 cups beef broth
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped (optional)

Method:

1. Brown the ground beef and onion in a large pot over medium-high heat. Drain excess grease.
2. Add garlic and bell pepper. Cook for 2 minutes.
3. Stir in diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper.
4. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
5. Stir in the elbow macaroni. Cover and simmer for 12–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is tender.
6. Remove from heat and stir in the cheddar cheese.
7. Let sit for 5 minutes before serving.