Easy Goulash Recipe
Ground beef and elbow macaroni are simmered in a rich tomato sauce for a cozy one-pot meal the whole family will love.
Ingredients :
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 large yellow onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 cups marinara sauce or tomato based pasta sauce, approx. ½ of a 26 ounce jar
- 2 cups beef broth or water, more as needed
- 14 ounces canned diced tomatoes with juices, 1 can
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 green bell pepper diced, optional
- 1 ½ teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 bay leaf 2 if they are small
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 ½ cups elbow macaroni uncooked, about 8 ounces
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese or mozzarella cheese, optional