"This dish goes by many names -- American Chop Suey, Goulash, Johnny Marzetti, Slumgullion, Hamburger Casserole...it's comfort food whatever you call it...."
INGREDIENTS
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3 tablespoons olive oil
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1 (14-ounce) package fajita mix vegetables (red onion, colored bell peppers) {see NOTE below}
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1 pound 85/15 ground beef
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1 tablespoon minced garlic (I used Gourmet Garden Organic Garlic Paste)
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2 teaspoons paprika
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1 teaspoon Gourmet Garden Chili Pepper Paste (or 1/4-1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes)
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1 teaspoon sugar
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1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1 (28-ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes
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1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce
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1 (6-ounce) can tomato paste
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1 pound elbow macaroni
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Salt and pepper, to taste
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Garnish: Grated Parmesan cheese and freshly-chopped parsley or basil (optional)
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