Easy American Goulash (One Pot, 35 Minutes)

Ingredients

• 1 lb (450 g) lean ground beef
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 1 green bell pepper, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1 (15 oz / 425 g) can tomato sauce
• 1 (14.5 oz / 411 g) can diced tomatoes
• 2 cups beef broth
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 cups elbow macaroni, uncooked
• 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese