Homestyle Goulash

Ingredients

2 pounds lean ground beef

2 large yellow onions, chopped

3 cloves garlic, chopped

3 cups water

2 (15-ounce) cans tomato sauce

2 (15-ounce) cans diced tomatoes

2 tablespoons Italian seasoning


1 tablespoon House Seasoning, recipe follows

1 tablespoon seasoned salt

2 cups elbow macaroni, uncooked

Directions

In a Dutch oven, saute the ground beef over medium-high heat until no pink remains. Break up the meat while sauteing. Spoon off any grease. Add the onions and garlic to the pot and saute until they are tender, about 5 minutes. Add 3 cups water, along with the tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning,  House Seasoning, and seasoned salt. Stir well. Place a lid on the pot and allow this to cook for 15 to 20 minutes. Add the elbow macaroni, stir well, return the lid to the pot, and simmer for about 30 minutes. Turn off the heat, , and allow the mixture to sit about 30 minutes more before serving.



Serve with garlic bread and a salad.



House Seasoning:

1 cup salt

1/4 cup pepper

1/4 cup garlic powder

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.