# Goulash

## Ingredients

* 1 tbsp. olive oil
* 1 yellow onion, diced
* 4 cloves garlic, minced
* 2 bell peppers, diced
* 1 lb ground beef or turkey
* 1/2 cup red wine (Cabernet Sauvignon)
* 28 oz canned diced tomatoes (do not drain)
* 15 oz canned tomato sauce
* 2 tbsp. soy sauce
* 1/2 cup water
* 8 oz elbow macaroni
* ? tsp. table salt

### Spices

* 2 whole bay leaves
* 1/2 tsp. dried oregano
* 1/2 tsp. dried basil
* 1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper

## Instructions

1. Heat the **olive oil** in a large soup pot over medium heat.
   Add the **onion** and **garlic** and sauté until the onions are translucent.

2. Add the **bell peppers** and continue to sauté for about two minutes more.

3. Add the **ground meat** and continue to sauté until the beef is cooked through.

4. Deglaze with the **red wine**.
   Add the **diced tomatoes**, **tomato sauce**, **soy sauce**, **spices**, and **water**.
   Stir to combine, then cover and allow the sauce to come to a boil.
   Once boiling, turn down the heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

5. Add the pasta and stir to combine.
   Re-cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is tender (about 10-12 minutes).

6. Remove from heat.
   Add salt and more to taste.
   Remove the bay leaves before serving.