[Margie2]

This is our favorite Goulash Recipe, but I only have general directions, not specific amounts. Also we have to eat mild foods but you could spice it up with more onions, garlic, or chili powder.

1 pound hamburger
Dried onion flakes or fresh onions
Chili powder
Salt and pepper

Cook this in a skillet on the stove. We prefer to use cast iron and I like regular hamburger better so it has some grease to add flavor.

Meanwhile in a medium saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add macaroni (maybe a couple of cups for a pound of hamburger). Cook until done.

Add macaroni to hamburger. Add 1-2 pints of tomato juice and some catsup. You could also add some canned tomatoes if you like. Cook until it is at the right thickness.

Sprinkle with a little sugar to cut the acid a bit. Better if left on stove for 30 minutes or so to absorb the flavors. I used to add chili powder before I let it set.