Ahira's Hangar

Groveler Goulash
submitted by: Earthblood

This one will fill the empty spaces after a long, self induced, period of starvation....

1 lb elbow macaroni (or any fav small pasta)
1/2 lb ground beef (season w/s & p)
1 small onion (or I use dried onion flakes)
1 28 oz can of peeled whole tomatoes (or more if you like tomatoes)
1 can full of water
1/4 lb shredded cheddar cheese
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons butter

COOK:
brown ground beef - add cooked onion (or flakes)
cook pasta 'al dente' - drain well
add butter & olive oil to pasta & fry in pot for 3 min (high heat) stir constantly - season with s & p
add tomatoes (chopped) & ground beef - simmer 5 min
add cheese & simmer another 5 min

Serves 4-8

optional: add sauteed fresh mushrooms and/or 1/4 lb crispy bacon
try your own variations - have fun & enjoy!