Goulash

This recipe is adapted from Paula Deen's Goulash recipe.  It is quick and easy, and it's very kid friendly.  I've changed a lot from her original recipe mostly because her recipe takes 1 hour and 45 minutes!  The main thing I like about this recipe is how quickly it can come together.  The way I do it will take a total of about 30 minutes, which is much more reasonable to do on a school night when their is homework and scouts and everything else to do.

Goulash
1 lb hamburger
1 medium onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced

-Brown the hamburger and onion together, and then add the garlic when the hamburger is almost done. Season with salt and pepper.

Add:
3 c. water
2 cans tomato sauce
2 cans diced tomatoes or 1 quart home canned tomatoes
1 1/2 Tbs. Italian Seasoning
3 bay leaves
3 Tbs. soy sauce
2 c. frozen corn
1/4 tsp. garlic powder

Simmer for 10 minutes, and then add:

3 c. elbow macaroni (uncooked)

Cook for 10-15 minutes, or until noodles are tender.  Remove bay leaves and then serve.

Tips:
-Sprinkle with cheese while still hot if desired.
-Sour cream can also be added if yo want.
-This is for a thicker, dryer goulash.  If you want it a little runnier then add another can of tomato sauce or tomatoes, or you can reduce the amount of dry macaroni noodles you put in.