Goulash old-fashioned

Ingredients :

·                     two (15-ounce) cans tomato sauce

·                     two pounds lean ground beef

·                     two large yellow onions, chopped

·                     two (15-ounce) cans diced tomatoes

·                     three tablespoons soy sauce

·                     one tablespoon House Seasoning, recipe follows

·                     two tablespoons Italian seasoning

·                     three bay leaves

·                     one tablespoon seasoned salt

·                     two cups elbow macaroni, uncooked

·                     three cloves garlic, chopped

·                     three cups water

House Seasoning :

·                     1/4 cup garlic powder

·                     one cup salt

·                     1/4 cup pepper

·                     Mix the ingredients together and store in an air-tight container for up to 6 months. Use as a seasoning on meat and when cooking vegetables.

Instructions :

1.    In a Dutch oven, saute the ground beef over medium-high heat until no pink remains.

2.    Break up the meat while sauteing.

3.    Spoon off any grease.

4.    Add the onions and garlic to the pot and saute until they are tender, about 5 minutes.

5.    Add 3 cups water, along with the tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, bay leaves, soy sauce, House Seasoning, and seasoned salt.

6.    Stir well.

7.    Place a lid on the pot and allow this to cook for 15 to 20 minutes.

8.    Add the elbow macaroni, stir well, return the lid to the pot, and simmer for about 30 minutes. Turn off the heat, remove the bay leaves, and allow the mixture to sit about 30 minutes more before serving.