Old Fashioned Goulash !

Old Fashioned Goulash :

Ingredients :

• 2 pounds lean ground beef
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 large white or yellow onion diced
• 5 cloves minced garlic
• 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 3 cups beef broth
• 30 ounces canned tomato sauce
• 30 ounces canned diced tomatoes
• 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
• 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions :

1. Heat a 6-quart pot over medium-high heat. Add in ground beef and cook until browned, but not cooked through, about 5 minutes. Drain excess grease and return pan to medium-high heat.
2. Pour in olive oil. Add in onion and saute until onion is soft and translucent and ground beef is cooked through, another 5 to 7 minutes.
3. Add in garlic, chili powder, and paprika. Let toast 1-2 minutes.
4. Pour in beef broth, tomato sauce, and diced tomatoes. Season with Italian seasoning, salt, onion powder, and black pepper. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer over high heat.
5. Once simmering, reduce the heat to medium-low and continue to simmer 15 to 20 minutes.
6. Add in elbow noodles. Cook an additional 15 minutes, until pasta is al dente.
7. Remove pot from the heat. Stir in cheddar cheese until melted. Serve warm.