Goulash

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HOW TO MAKE GOULASH

1. The macaroni is cooked separately, so follow the directions on the box to cook that.  Because you bake the pasta for a few minutes to blend all of the flavors together, you want to under cook the pasta by 3 minutes. 
2. Use a large skillet or even a dutch oven to brown the ground beef and onions together until the beef is cooked and the onions are soft. 
3. After the onions are soft stir in the garlic and cook for about a minute until it starts to get fragrant.
4. Add in Worcestershire sauce, tomato sauce and the diced tomatoes and mix until everything is combined. You can really use any combination of tomato products that you have.  If you don’t like chunks of tomatoes, just use all sauce.  If you have fire roasted tomatoes in your pantry, use them!
5. Add in the seasonings and taste to adjust.  Start with just a little salt and add more if you think it is necessary. 
6. Once everything is cooked stir in the cooked pasta and cheese until everything is combined. 
7. Bake for 20 minutes until the cheese is melted and everything is hot and bubbly.  If your pan is not oven safe transfer to a casserole dish to bake. 

INGREDIENTS

• 1 pound elbow macaroni
• 2 pounds ground beef
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 2 (15 oz) cans tomato sauce
• 2 (14.5 oz) cans petit diced tomatoes
• 1 1/2 Tablespoon Italian seasoning
• 2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Bring a large pot of water to boil. Cook macaroni for 3 minute less than the box directions.  Drain. 
3. Heat a large skillet over high heat.  Add ground beef and onions to the pan.  Break beef apart, cooking for 6-7 minutes until browned.  Drain any fat.  
4. Mix in garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. 
5. Add in worchestershire sauce, tomato sauce and diced tomatoes. Mix until combined.  
6. Stir in Italian seasoning, salt and pepper. Taste and adjust seasonings to taste.
7. Mix in cooked macaroni and cheddar cheese. If skillet is heat safe, you can place in the oven for 20-25 minutes until bubbly and cheese is melted.  Or transfer to casserole dish and bake.

Hot Mama Grade: A

Hot Mama Notes: My eldest chose this as a recipe to make for a school potluck themed for the great depression. He made it himself. The kids love this meal! I will definitely make it again. It looks simple and easy while still being tasty!