Mike's Favorite Goulash

Always a school lunch room favorite. Maybe that's where I got hooked!

Ingredients

One-half to two-thirds package of elbow macaroni

One can of tomatoes

One or two cans tomato soup (to taste)

One can kidney beans (or red beans)

One and one-half pounds lean hamburger (at least 80 percent lean)

One -half onion (chopped)

Salt and pepper to taste

Boil elbow macaroni according to directions on package. While the macaroni is cooking, brown the hamburger and chopped onion. Salt and pepper the meat onion mixture while browning. Add the can of tomatoes (undrained) and beans (drained). Cook under medium heat for a few minutes. Drain the macaroni and add it to the hamburger. Stir well and add the tomato soup. Lower heat, cover, and cook for about seven minutes, stirring about every two or three minutes. This is where the second can of tomato soup may be added as a sauce. Salt and pepper to taste.

You can make lots of variations on this casserole by using Italian sauces or seasonings for a spaghetti or pizza variation or use a can of hot Snappy Tom (be careful), chili powder, or tobasco sauce for a chili taste or mexican variation. Like vegetables? Try adding corn, or peas, or even green beans for variety.