Easy Goulash

Traditional recipe that my mom made, still a huge hit today, even with all the picky grandkids!

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Serves: 4-6
• Yields: 1 Pot

Ingredients

• 2  lbs  meat (ground beef, turkey or meatless crumbles)
• 2  medium onions, diced
• 2  green peppers, diced
• 2  cups macaroni (dry)
• 4 (14 1/2ounce) cans diced tomatoes
• 1  cup ketchup
• 1  teaspoon garlic powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper
• 2  tablespoons chili powder
• 1  tablespoon extra virgin olive oil or 1  tablespoon avocado oil
• 2  tablespoons butter (optional)

Directions

1. Boil and drain the macaroni and set aside.
2. sautee the meat, drain any excess fat, set aside.
3. Heat the oil and sauté the green peppers and onions for about 5 minutes.
4. combine all ingredients and seasonings (add butter if you choose at this point) and simmer for about 30 minutes.
5. serve with your choice of bread.