Minnesota "Goulash"

Don't confuse this with traditional Hungarian goulash. This isn't that. This is a macaroni hotdish (casserole) that is a staple in Minnesota homes, schools and potlucks. It's one of the ultimate comfort foods right up there with tater tot hotdish.

• Ready In: 55 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 2  lbs ground beef (80/20)
• 2  yellow onions, chopped
• 1  green bell pepper, chopped
• 4  garlic cloves, chopped
• 3  cups water or 3  cups  beef stock
• 29  ounces tomato sauce or 29  ounces  tomato soup
• 29  ounces diced tomatoes
• 2  tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1  teaspoon paprika
• 1  teaspoon dried basil
• 1  teaspoon kosher salt
• 8  ounces elbow macaroni, uncooked

Directions

1. Add the ground beef, onions, bell peppers and garlic to a large dutch oven on medium-high heat and cook it breaking it apart until it is no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes.
2. Drain most of the fat then add in the remaining ingredients except the macaroni, bring to a boil then reduce to a low heat and simmer with a cover on for 15 minutes.
3. Add in the macaroni, mix well then cover and simmer an additional 20 minutes, stirring occasionally before serving.