2 pounds ground beef ▢3 teaspoons minced garlic ▢3 cups water ▢2 (15-ounce) cans tomato sauce ▢2 (15-ounce) cans diced tomatoes ▢3 bay leaves ▢3 tablespoons soy sauce ▢1 teaspoon seasoned salt ▢2 tablespoons Italian seasoning ▢2 cups elbow macaroni uncooked ▢1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Sauté ground beef in skillet over medium-high heat until cooked.
Drain. Add garlic and sauté 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.