American Goulash

This traditional family favorite is nothing if not comfort food

Ingredients

  • Ground beef   (2 lbs)
  • Garlic minced   (4 large cloves)
  • Water   (3 cups)
  • Canned tomato sauce   (30 oz)
  • Canned diced tomatoes   (30 oz)
  • Soy sauce   (3 tbsp)
  • Dried oregano   (2 tsp)
  • Dried basil   (2 tsp)
  • Seasoned salt   (1 tbsp)
  • Black pepper   (½ tsp)
  • Rotini (noodle of choice) uncooked   (2 cups)

Stage 1

  1. Get out your largest pan, one might even upgrade to a pot.

  2. Cook the beef, leaving it somewhat chunky.

  3. Drain the grease.

  4. Stir in the minced garlic, and cook for a few minutes, allowing the beef to absorb the garlic flavor.

Stage 2

  1. Add all the remaining ingredients, except for the noodles!!

  2. Bring the concoction to a boil

  3. Reduce to low heat, cover, and simmer for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Stage 3

  1. Stir in the pasta, cover, and simmer for another 25 minutes, stirring occasionally.