Goulash Recipe

Make the base. Heat the olive oil in a large pot set over medium heat. Add the onion and bell pepper, and cook, stirring for 4-5 minutes.

Cook the ground beef. Stir in the ground beef and cook at medium-high heat, breaking down the lumps with a wooden spatula, until the meat is no longer pink, about 4-6 minutes. Drain the excess fat, if any. Then return the pot to the heat, add the garlic, and cook for 1 minute.

Add the rest of the ingredients. Add the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, beef stock, Worcestershire sauce, Italian seasoning, and elbow macaroni. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Cook. Stir well and bring the mixture to a boil. Then, reduce the heat and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. If it's too thick for your liking, add a little more broth. See notes.

Add cheese. Remove from the heat and stir in the pepper jack cheese.

Rest and serve. Let the goulash rest for 5 minutes and serve it warm.