Easy Goulash

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

2 pounds 85/15 ground beef

1 yellow onion, diced

1 green bell pepper, diced

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 (28-ounce) can crushed

tomatoes

1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes

1 tablespoon Italian seasoning

1 tablespoon soy sauce

1 bay leaf

1 pound elbow macaroni, cooked just short of al dente

1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Salt and pepper

In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat oil. Add ground beef and season with salt and pepper. Break up with wooden spoon and cook until browned. Add onion and bell pepper and cook until soft, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds. Stir in both tomatoes and add Italian seasoning, soy sauce and bay leaf. Reduce heat to medium and simmer 15 minutes. Stir in macaroni and simmer 5 minutes more. Turn off heat and stir in cheese. Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve.