Easy Beef Goulash - Serving Dumplings

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 bell peppers (red + green, diced)
• 1 brown onion (finely chopped)
• 3 garlic cloves (minced)
• 1.1 pounds ground beef
• 1 tsp red pepper flakes
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 tbsp sweet paprika
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 3 tbsp double concentrated tomato paste
• 1 ½ cups beef broth (or chicken broth)
• 3 cups puréed tomatoes
• 2 bay leaves
• 6 ounces elbow macaroni
• 2 tbsp chopped parsley
• 2 tbsp sour cream (optional)
• freshly grated cheddar cheese (for serving)