Rich and Flavorful Beef Goulash with Creamy Cheese

Ingredients:

• 2 lbs ground beef or turkey
• 3 tsp minced garlic
• 1 large yellow onion, finely diced
• 2 1/2 cups water
• 1/2 cup beef broth
• 1/3 cup olive oil
• 2 15-ounce cans tomato sauce
• 2 15-ounce cans diced tomatoes
• 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
• 1 tablespoon Adobo Seasoning
• 3 bay leaves
• 1 tablespoon seasoned salt
• 1/2 tablespoon black pepper
• 2 cups elbow macaroni, uncooked
• 1 cup shredded Mozzarella Cheese
• 1/2 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese

Directions:

1. In a large pan, sauté your ground meat in a skillet over medium-high heat until it’s halfway cooked; then, remove it from the heat.
2. Add garlic, onions, and olive oil, continuing to cook until the meat is fully cooked.
3. Incorporate water, broth, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, bay leaves, seasoned salt, pepper, and Adobo seasoning. Mix thoroughly.
4. Reduce the heat, cover, and let it simmer for approximately 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. Introduce the uncooked elbow macaroni to the skillet, stirring well until everything is uniformly combined.
6. Cover again and allow it to simmer for about 30 minutes.
7. Once cooked, remove the bay leaves and add shredded cheddar cheese, stirring until well combined.
8. Just before serving, sprinkle mozzarella cheese over the top.

Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cooking Time: 1 hour | Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes