Goulash

Source: My Family

I don't know how other people make goulash, but this is the way my family has always made it. I never questioned my family's definition till I started cooking on my own. We'll just go with what I know.

Ingredients

• 16oz box of elbow macaroni
• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 tsp minced garlic
• 1 8oz can tomato paste
• salt & pepper to taste, we use a lot of pepper in this
• 8 oz shredded cheese, usually use cheddar

Preparation

• Prepare pasta as directed on box, drain and leave in colander.
• In same pot brown ground beef with onions and garlic.
• Drain beef if necessary.
• Add tomato paste, and 1 can of water. You can add more if necessary.
• Add pasta to pot.
• Add salt and pepper.
• Cover mixture with shredded cheese, and cover until melted.