One Pot Goulash

After getting A LOT of sun, maybe a little too much, from mowing the yard today, I was craving goulash. It has sounded good to me for a couple days now, and I knew that I would have the time to make it today. The recipe that I used, and adapted a little, I found on Pinterest. I can get lost for hours in the world of Pinterest. Being able to make this dish in one pot, made it even more enticing to me. I like meals where I only dirty one pot or pan and a couple utensils. This makes me happy! I used gluten free macaroni noodles, but regular macaroni noodles can be used.

Enjoy!

One Pot Goulash

2 onions, chopped
2 lbs. lean ground beef
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 C. water
1 (24 oz.) jar tomato pasta sauce
2 (14.5 oz) cans diced tomatoes, undrained
2 bay leaves

2 C. gluten free Barilla macaroni noodles, uncooked
salt and black pepper, to taste

Sour cream/shredded cheese (optional)

Cook ground beef, onion and garlic over medium high heat until no pink remains. Drain any fat.
Add water, pasta sauce, diced tomatoes, bay leaves, and pepper. Allow to come to a boil, reduce heat and simmer covered for 15 minutes. Add in the macaroni, cover and continue to simmer, stirring occasionally until pasta is tender, about 20-25 minutes. Discard bay leaves and serve. Can top with sour cream and shredded cheese.

Original recipe: GrandmasGoulash