Hamburger Goulash

 My Mom made hamburger goulash and I loved it, I saw this on facebook and want to try it to see if it is like hers! found the site here:

Hamburger Goulash

INGREDIENTS

• 2 pounds lean ground beef
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 large white or yellow onion diced
• 5 cloves minced garlic
• 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 3 cups beef broth
• 30 ounces canned tomato sauce
• 30 ounces canned diced tomatoes
• 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
• 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

INSTRUCTIONS

• Heat a 6-quart pot over medium-high heat. Add in ground beef and cook until browned, but not cooked through, about 5 minutes. Drain excess grease and return pan to medium-high heat.
• Pour in olive oil. Add in onion and saute until onion is soft and translucent and ground beef is cooked through, another 5 to 7 minutes.
• Add in garlic, chili powder, and paprika. Let toast 1-2 minutes.
• Pour in beef broth, tomato sauce, and diced tomatoes. Season with Italian seasoning, salt, onion powder, and black pepper. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer over high heat.
• Once simmering, reduce the heat to medium-low and continue to simmer 15 to 20 minutes.
• Add in elbow noodles. Cook an additional 15 minutes, until pasta is al dente.
• Remove pot from the heat. Stir in cheddar cheese until melted. Serve warm.