Ingredients
2 lbs lean ground beef
2 medium yellow onions, chopped
3 cloves garlic, chopped
3 cups water
2 (15 oz) cans tomato sauce
2 (15 oz) cans diced tomatoes
2 tablespoons Italian seasoning (*)
3 bay leaves (*)
3 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp house seasoning (*)
1 tbsp salt
2 cups elbow macaroni
* (sub) garlic powder, seasoning salt, and a little pepper 2 1/2 tblsp total
House seasoning:
1 cup salt
1/4 cup black pepper
1/4 cup garlic powder
onion powder to taste
(age if desired, use in recipe for stock)
Directions:
In large pot, cook ground beef over medium heat until browned, spoon off any extra grease.
Add onion and garlic, saute until transparent.
Add 3 cups of water, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, all seasonings, soy sauce, and bay leaves (if sub).
Allow to simmer for 15-20 minutes.
Add macaroni and allow to simmer an additional 20 minutes or until tender.
Remove bay leaves before serving.