Bobby’s Favorite Goulash

Ingredients:
3 - tablespoon soy sauce
3 - bay leaves
2 - tablespoon Italian seasoning
1 - teaspoon Paula Deen’s House Seasoning (recipe below)
2 - (15-ounce) cans diced tomatoes (prefer red gold basil, garlic & oregano)
2- (15-ounce) cans tomato sauce (prefer red gold)
3 - cups water
3 - cloves garlic, chopped
2 - large onion, chopped
2 lbs - lean ground beef or turkey
1 - teaspoon Paula Deen’s Seasoned Salt
2 - cups elbow macaroni or whole grain pasta, uncooked
1 - cup frozen mixed veggies or frozen corn

Directions:
In a Dutch oven or large pot, saute the ground beef over medium-high heat until no pink remains. Break up the meat while sauteing. Spoon off any grease.

Add the onions and garlic to the pot and saute until they are tender, about 5 minutes.

Add 3 cups water, along with the tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, bay leaves, soy sauce, House Seasoning, and seasoned salt.

Stir well. If adding mixed veggies or corn add them now. Place a lid on the pot and allow this to cook for 15 to 20 minutes.

Add the elbow macaroni, stir well, return the lid to the pot, and simmer for about 15 - 20 minutes.

Turn off the heat, remove the bay leaves, and allow the mixture to sit about 15 minutes more before serving. Serve with garlic bread and a salad.

Serves 6-8
Paula's (Deen) house seasoning.

1 cup salt
1/4 cup black pepper
1/4 cup garlic powder

Directions
Mix ingredients together and store in an airtight container for up to 6 months.

Optional: Add onion powder to your liking.