The Coziest American Goulash Recipe for Heartwarming Comfort

Ingredients

• 2 pounds ground beef
• 1 medium yellow onion, minced
• 1 green bell pepper, seeded and diced
• 8 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon paprika (optional)
• 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce (or soy sauce)
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 2 (15-ounce) cans tomato sauce
• 2 (15-ounce) cans diced tomatoes
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 cups low-sodium beef broth (or 2 cups water)
• 2 cups elbow macaroni, uncooked
• 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded