Cheesy Beef Goulash

Cheesy Beef Goulash  Serves: 6-7 2 lbs ground beef 3 tsp minced garlic 3 cups water 2 (15-ounce) cans tomato sauce 2 (15-ounce) cans diced tomatoes 2 TB Italian seasoning 3 bay leaves 3 TB soy sauce 1 TB seasoned salt 2 cups elbow macaroni, uncooked 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese Saute ground beef in a skillet over medium-high heat until cooked. Drain. Add garlic and saute for about 5 minutes. Add water, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, bay leaves, soy sauce, 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.