Ingredients:
2 lbs ground beef
3 tsp minced garlic
3 c chicken/beef broth or stock
2 TB red wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar
2 cans tomato sauce 15 oz cans
2 cans diced tomatoes 15 oz cans
3 bay leaves
3 TB soy sauce
1 TB seasoned salt
2 TB Italian seasoning
2 c elbow macaroni uncooked
1 c shredded cheddar cheese
1 TB red pepper flakes (optional)
Directions:
Saute ground beef in skillet over medium-high heat until cooked. Deglaze the pan with the red wine vinegar. Add garlic and saute for about 5 minutes. Add stock/broth, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, bay leaves, soy sauce, pepper flakes, and seasoned salt. Stir well. Cover and allow to cook for 15-20 minutes.
Add the uncooked elbow macaroni to skillet, stir well, return the lid and simmer for about 30 minutes. Turn off heat, remove the bay leaves, and add 1 cup of cheddar cheese right before serving.