Goulash

Ingredients:

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 & 1/2 teaspoons garlic, minced
• 1/2 yellow onion, diced
• 3/4 cup water
• 3/4 cup low sodium beef broth
• olive oil, drizzle
• 15 ounce can of tomato sauce
• 15 ounce can of diced tomatoes
• 1 cup elbow macaroni, uncooked
• 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 1/4 cheddar cheese, shredded

Seasonings:

• 1/2 tablespoon italian seasoning
• 1/2 tablespoon adobo seasoning
• 1 1/2 bay leaves
• 1/2 tablespoon seasoned salt
• 1/4 tablespoon black pepper

Instructions:

1. In a large pan, cook ground beef on medium-high heat until half-way cooked.
2. Add garlic and onions to pan. Drizzle with olive oil. Continue cooking until meat is fully browned.
3. Drain fat. Add water, broth, diced tomatoes, and tomato sauce. Stir well.
4. Add Italian seasoning, adobo seasoning, seasoned salt, pepper, and bay leaves. Mix well.
5. Cover pan and lower heat. Simmer on low for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6. Add the uncooked elbow macaroni, stirring to combine. Cover pan and simmer for about 30 minutes.
7. Remove lid and test a noodle for doneness. If cooked, remove the bay leaves.
8. Turn off heat. Add the cheddar cheese only. Mix to melt and combine.
9. Add mozzarella cheese right before serving.