American Style Goulash

1/2 tsp olive oil

1/2 cup diced onion

1/2 lb ground beef

1 tsp sweet paprika

1 tsp smoked paprika 

1 tsp chili powder

1/4 tsp salt

1/2 red pepper, diced

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 tbs Worcestershire sauce

1 tsp dried oregano

1 tsp Italian seasoning

1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes

8 oz can tomato sauce

1 10 oz can Rotel diced tomatoes with chilies

1 cup beef broth

4 oz elbow macaroni, uncooked

1 bay leaf

1 cup grated extra sharp cheddar cheese, plus more for serving

Chopped Italian parsley for serving

Heat oil in a Dutch oven and sauté the onion until it begins to brown. Add the beef, paprikas and salt and cook until the meat is no longer pink. 

Add the bell pepper, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, oregano, Italian seasoning, hot pepper flakes and cook until fragrant and soft, about 5 minutes. Add the tomato sauce, tomatoes, broth, macaroni and bay leaf and stir to combine.

Reduce heat to medium low, cover and cook for 20-25 minutes until pasta is tender. Remove from the heat. Add the cheese, cover until the cheese is melted- about two minutes. Stir the goulash and serve topped with extra cheese and chopped parsley. 

Serves 4