Table for Four

Old-fashioned Goulash

2 pounds ground beef

3 teaspoons minced garlic

1 large yellow onion, coarsely chopped

1 1/2 cups water

1/2 cup beef broth

1/3 cup olive oil

2 15-ounce cans tomato sauce

2 15-ounce cans diced tomatoes

1 tablespoon Italian seasoning

1 tablespoon Adobo seasoning

3 bay leaves

1 teaspoon coarse sea salt

1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper

2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni

1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack

1/2 cup shredded cheddar

Brown ground beef in large Dutch oven; drain and set aside. Gently sauté onions and garlic in olive oil. Return beef to pot, add water, broth, tomato sauce, tomatoes, and seasoning. Bring to a boil, stirring. Lower heat, cover and simmer 20 minutes. Add macaroni; stir well. Cover and simmer 30 more minutes or until pasta is al dente. Add cheeses and serve hot!