Basic Ground Beef American Goulash

Step 1

Sauté the ground beef until cooked through; drain off excess fat, if needed.

Step 2

Add the onion and garlic and continue sautéing about 5 minutes.

Step 3

Add the Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, seasoned salt and Cajun seasoning; blend.

Step 4

Add the water or beef broth and stir well, scraping the bottom of the pan. Add the tomato sauce, diced tomato and bay leaves, bring to a boil, reduce heat to simmer, cover and cook for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 5

Add the macaroni, stir, cover and continue to simmer for 15 to 20 minutes longer, or until pasta is cooked through, stirring occasionally.

Step 6

Remove from heat, taste and adjust seasonings and let sit for 5 minutes. Remove bay leaves and serve.