American One Pot Beef and Macaroni Goulash

Deseed and finely chop the green and red peppers. Peel and finely chop the onion. Peel and crush the garlic. 

Use a very large pan or soup pot, or 2 pans to cook the dish. Heat the pan over a medium-low heat with a drizzle of olive oil. Once hot, add the onion and peppers with a pinch of salt and fry for 7 min until softened. Add the garlic, smoked paprika and paprika and fry for 1 min further. 

Once softened, increase the heat to medium. Add the beef and fry for 5 min or until browned.

Once browned, add the tomato passata, measured water, beef stock cube, tomato paste, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, red vinegar, bay leaves and dried oregano and simmer, covered, for 7 min.

After 7 min, add the macaroni to the pan and simmer, covered, for 8-10 min further or until the macaroni is tender. Add a splash of water, if needed.

Meanwhile, grate the cheddar cheese. Once the macaroni is tender, check the seasoning and adjust if necessary. Serve with a generous helping of grated cheese over the top.