"This is a traditional American goulash recipe that's easy to make with ground beef, tomatoes, and noodles, a one-pot comfort dish that always satisfies...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1 medium onion (diced)
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1 large green bell pepper (diced (use 2-3 jalapeno peppers for a spicier version))
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1.5 pounds ground beef
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4 garlic cloves (minced)
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2 tablespoons Italian seasoning blend (or use 2 teaspoons dried basil, 2 teaspoons oregano, 1 teaspoon rosemary, and 1 teaspoon thyme)
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1 tablespoon paprika (I use hot paprika)
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1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for spicy – use more as desired)
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Salt and pepper (to taste)
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4 15-ounce cans fire roasted tomatoes (or use canned diced tomatoes)
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3 cups beef broth
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2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
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1 bay leaf
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Hot sauce (to taste (optional, for spicy))
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2 cups macaroni noodles (uncooked (elbow macaroni))
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1 cup cheddar cheese (shredded (or more to taste. Optional - you can use other melty cheeses if preferred))