Old Fashioned American Goulash

By mamawoolie

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef (I used 90% lean)
• 1 tsp olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 bell pepper, chopped (whatever color you have on hand)
• 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp pepper
• 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
• 1 tbsp Adobo Seasoning
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 tbsp low sodium soy sauce
• 1 2/3 cups water
• 1/2 cup beef broth
• 1 – 28 oz can crushed tomatoes
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1/2 cup frozen peas
• 1 cup elbow macaroni, uncooked
• 1 cup shredded Mozzarella Cheese
• 1/2 Cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese

Details

Adapted from allfood.recipes

Preparation

Step 1

Heat olive oil in a dutch oven over medium high heat. Add ground beef, break up with a spoon and brown until no longer pink.
Add onion, bell pepper and garlic. Saute for about 5 minutes until onion softens. Stir in salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, Adobo seasoning and bay leaves.
Add water and broth, crushed tomatoes, tomato paste and soy sauce. Bring to a bubble. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Stir in peas and macaroni. Simmer covered for 20-25 minutes, until macaroni is tender.
Remove from heat and remove the bay leaves
Add cheddar cheese and mix until combined.
Just before serving, add the mozzarella.