One Pot Goulash

INGREDIENTS

• 2 lb. ground beef
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 green pepper, chopped
• 8 oz. fresh mushrooms, sliced
• 4 cloves of garlic, minced
• 3 cups water
• 1 can (29 oz.) tomato sauce
• 1 can (28 oz.) diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 tbsp. Italian seasoning
• 1 tsp. paprika
• 1 tsp. sugar
• 1 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
• 1-2 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 2 1/2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni

INSTRUCTIONS

1. In a 5 qt. pan, cook and crumble beef over medium-high heat until no longer pink.
2. Add the onion, green pepper, and mushrooms. Cook until tender, about 3-5 minutes. Drain if desired.
3. Add beef mixture back to the pot and add garlic, water, tomato sauce, tomatoes, Italian seasoning, paprika, sugar, crushed red pepper flakes, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper.
4. Bring to a boil, cover and reduce heat to medium-low. Allow to simmer for 15-20 minutes.
5. Add the elbow macaroni and stir well. Return lid and continue to simmer for 15 minutes or until the noodles are done.
6. Allow to sit covered for 5-10 minutes and mix well before serving.