goulash

Christine's Goulash (aka 20 minute dinner)
Christine0120
1.25 lb ground beef (1 small package)
1 medium onion chopped
1 red or green bell pepper chopped
2 cloves garlic minced
salt and pepper to taste (I use 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp pepper)
1/2 tsp garlic powder1
TB Worcestershire Sauce
1 TB sugar
1 small can tomato paste with oregano, basil and garlic
2 small cans tomato sauce
2 small cans of water (using empty tomato sauce cans)
3 cups uncooked elbow macaroni

In a sauce pan, brown ground beef with onion, bell pepper and garlic. Add salt and pepper, garlic powder, Worcestershire Sauce, tomato paste, tomato sauce, and water. Simmer for 15 minutes. Meanwhile cook elbows until desired tenderness. Stir pasta in sauce and serve!This can also be transferred into a 3 qt casserole, and topped with sharp cheddar cheese. Bake for 20 min at 350. (Undercook elbows slightly, around 6 minutes if using this application.