Best Damn American Goulash

Step 1

Place a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat, and add oil. Add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender and light golden brown, about 5-6 minutes. Stir in bell pepper and cook until tender, about 3-4 minutes. Reduce heat to low and add Italian seasoning, paprika, garlic powder and salt. Cook for 1 minute.

Step 2

Add ground beef, breaking up into small crumbs with a wooden spoon as it cooks. Cook for about 5-8 minutes until meat is cooked through and browned. Scrape bottom of pot of any stuck-on bits if there are any.

Step 3

Stir in diced tomatoes, Worcestershire sauce and bay leaves and bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes, uncovered, stirring often.

Step 4

Stir in broth and macaroni. Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, until macaroni is tender, about 15 minutes. Remove bay leaves and serve, topped with parsley.