Old-Fashioned American Goulash (Simple One-Pot Dinner)

Ingredients

• 2 lbs ground beef (80/20)

• 3 teaspoons minced garlic

• 3 cups water or beef broth

• 2 (15 oz) cans tomato sauce

• 2 (14.5 oz) cans diced tomatoes

• 3 tablespoons soy sauce

• 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning

• 1 teaspoon seasoned salt

• 3 bay leaves

• 2 cups elbow macaroni

• Shredded cheddar cheese, for serving (optional)

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