Goulash (sort of)

Okay, so this isn't really a goulash, it's more of a skillet casserole. A heavy dose of paprika is about the only thing this dish has in common with a true goulash, but it's tasty none-the-less.

Ingredients:

• • 1 lb. ground beef

  • 1 yellow or white onion (chopped or diced)

  • Salt & Pepper & MSG

  • Garlic powder or two cloves fresh

  • 3-4 tbsp paprika

  • 1 medium can tomatoes

  • 1 medium can tomato sauce

  • 1 can corn

  • 1 cup medium elbow macaroni

Cook macaroni. Brown meat and onion. When the meat is almost done, add garlic and other spices and cook a couple more minutes. Add tomatoes and sauce to meat and cook about 10 minutes. Add corn and macaroni and cook an additional 5 minutes or so. Try it. Hope it's right.

Note: A mild paprika makes for a tasty but mild dish, try replacing 1 or 2 tablespoons with medium hot paprika for a bit of zing.