One of our Favorite Dinners - Goulash

Goulash

1 pound lean ground beef

1 large onion, chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 t salt

½ t pepper

2 cups water

1 large (28oz) can crushed tomatoes

½ T Italian seasoning

2 bay leaves

2 T soy sauce

½ t garlic powder

½ t seasoned salt

1½ cups dried elbow macaroni

In a large pot (at least 3 quarts), brown the ground beef, with the onion, minced garlic, salt and pepper over medium-high heat until no pink remains and the onions are tender.  Spoon off any grease.   Add the 2 cups water, along with the crushed tomatoes, Italian seasoning, bay leaves, soy sauce, garlic powder, and seasoned salt. Stir well. Add the elbow macaroni, stir well, cover and simmer for about 15 - 20 minutes. Turn off the heat, remove the bay leaves, and serve.

Optional Mix-ins:  Diced fresh zucchini and/or diced pepperoni.  If adding fresh zucchini, add it before putting in the elbow macaroni and you may need add little bit more water.  (We added these in tonight and it was delicious.)

Other Notes:

Sometimes this turns out too salty.  I tried to make adjustments but if it is still too salty add a little sugar and it will counteract the salt.

Tilly going back for more!