"This delicious Goulash Casserole combines elbow pasta, ground beef, and vegetables in a delicious homemade tomato sauce, all topped with cheese...."
INGREDIENTS
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2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
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1 ½ pounds 80/20 ground beef
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1 ½ cups onion, half-inch dice
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1 cup green bell pepper, half-inch dice
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1 cup red bell pepper, half-inch dice
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½ cup celery, diced small
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2 tablespoons fresh garlic minced fine
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2 cups beef broth or stock
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1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
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½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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1 ½ teaspoons dried oregano
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1 teaspoon dry basil
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1 teaspoon dried mint
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2 bay leaves
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1 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes
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1 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes
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1 6-ounce can tomato paste
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12 ounces dry elbow macaroni
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8 ounces Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
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8 ounces sharp white cheddar, shredded
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1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated