One Pot American Goulash

1 Tbs olive oil
1 medium onion
4 cloves garlic
2 bell peppers
1 lb. ground beef
1/2 c red wine (or beef broth)
28 oz. diced tomatoes
15 oz. tomato sauce
2 Tbs soy sauce
2 whole bay leaves
1/2 tsp oregano
1/2 tsp basil
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
1/2 c water
2 c elbow macaroni
salt to taste

Dice the onion and mince the garlic.  Saute both in a large soup pot with the olive oil over medium heat until the onions are translucent.  While the onion and garlic are saute-ing, dice the bell peppers, then add them to the pot and continue to saute for about two more minutes.

Add the ground beef to the pot and continue to saute over medium until the beef is cooked through.  Add the red wine to the pot and stir to dissolve any browned bits off the bottom of the pot.

Add the diced tomatoes (with juices), tomato sauce, soy sauce, bay leaves, oregano, basil, red pepper flakes, and water to the pot.  Stir to combine, place a lid on the pot, and allow it to come up to a boil.  Once boiling, turn it down to low, and let the sauce simmer for 30 minutes with the lid on, stirring occasionally.

After the sauce is done simmering, add the macaroni and stir to combine.  Continue to let the macaroni simmer in the sauce, with the lid on, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is tender (about 10-12 minutes).  Add salt to taste, remove bay leaves, and serve!


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