INGREDIENTS
1 1/2 lb
ground chuck
1 1/2 cups
chopped onion
1 tbsp
minced garlic
1/2 tbsp
dried Italian seasoning
1 tsp
kosher salt , or to taste
1/2 tsp
freshly cracked black pepper , or to taste
1 tsp
seasoned salt (like Lawry's ), or to taste
1/2 tsp
Cajun seasoning (like Slap Ya Mama ), or to taste, optional
1 1/2 cups
water or beef stock/broth
1 14.5 ounce can
diced tomatoes , undrained
2
small bay leaves
1 1/2 cups
dry elbow macaroni