Cheesy Beef Goulash

Ingredients

• 2 lbs ground beef
• 3 tsp minced garlic
• 3 cups water
• 2 – 15oz cans tomato sauce
• 2 – 15oz cans diced tomatoes
• 3 bay leaves
• 3tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp seasoned salt
• 2 tbsp Italian seasoning
• 2 cups elbow macaroni uncooked
• shredded cheddar cheese

Directions

1. Sauté ground beef in skillet over medium-high heat until cooked. Drain. Add garlic and sauté for about 5 minutes.
2. Add water, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, bay leaves, soy sauce, and seasoned salt. Stir well. Cover and allow to cook for 15-20 minutes.
3. Add the uncooked elbow macaroni to skillet, stir well, return the lid and simmer for about 30 minutes. Turn off heat, remove the bay leaves, and add 1 cup of cheddar cheese right before serving.