One Pot Goulash

One of my family's favorite meals is this goulash. I love that it's an easy, satisfying, one pot meal ... my family loves that it's tasty! I hope your family enjoys it too! Thank you Love Bakes Good Cakes

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

2½ cups uncooked elbow macaroni

• In a 5 qt. pan, cook and crumble beef over medium-high heat until no longer pink. 
• Add the onion, green pepper and mushrooms. 
• Cook until tender, about 3-5 minutes. 
• Drain if desired. 
• 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. 
• Bring to a boil, cover and reduce heat to medium-low. 
• Allow to simmer for 15-20 minutes. 
• Add the elbow macaroni and stir well. 
• Return lid and continue to simmer for 15 minutes or until the noodles are done. 
• Allow to sit covered for 5-10 minutes and mix well before serving.