The Classic Meat Macaroni from My Childhood... Nostalgia!

This week we're taking the time to cook one of the dishes that made us so happy when we were kids... the classic meat macaroni! A simple recipe to make but will bring joy to everyone.

INGREDIENTS

• 1 1/2 pounds of ground beef
• 1 3/4 cups of macaroni, uncooked
• 1 medium can (540 ml) of diced stewed tomatoes (Aylmer)
• 2 cloves of garlic, chopped
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 tablespoon of paprika
• Salt and ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons of tomato paste
• 2 tablespoons of soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon of dried basil
• 2 tablespoons of chili powder
• 3 bay leaves
• 2 1/4 cups of water

PREPARATION

1. Place a pot over medium-high heat and brown the ground beef. Drain excess fat.
2. Add the onions and garlic.
3. Sauté until they are translucent and fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.
4. Pour in the water and tomatoes.
5. Add the paprika, chili powder, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, tomato paste, basil, bay leaves, pepper, and salt. Stir.
6. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and let simmer gently for 20-25 minutes.
7. Add the macaroni. Stir.
8. Cover again and let simmer on low heat for an additional 20 minutes, until the noodles are al dente.
9. Serve with a piece of buttered bread, yum!

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