Comfort Food- Goulash!

Ok- so it might be something about the word goulash because some people hear it and think- GROSS! But- this is a dish that I crave on occasion and thought I'd share it with you. Goulash is another meal that my mom used to make when I was growing up. Later, when I asked how to make it- I got "a little bit of this and little bit of that!" She just makes things up and they are always great but then there's no recipe! I always try and get exact measurements but once you start making it- you might think you want more spices or less- just make it however you want! Use my recipe as a guide- this is a perfect weeknight meal when you just need something quick yet satisfying. I made this last night- and I got the vote of approval from Gavin, "MMMM..."

Grubbin' Goulash

1 pound lean hamburger

1 yellow onion- diced

2 tablespoons chili powder

1 tsp cumin

1 tsp salt

1/2 tsp black pepper

1 can tomato soup

1/2 lb elbow macaroni

1 can dark red kidney beans

1 can stewed tomatoes

1/2 stick of butter

• Boil water for macaroni- adding a little salt for taste- pour in macaroni and boil until tender
  
• Brown hamburger with the diced onion - once browned- add seasonings and stir to coat.
  
• Add tomato soup, rinsed kidney beans, stewed tomatoes
  
• Drain macaroni and then stir into the hamburger mixture
  
• Add butter and stir until melted
  
• Once heated through- serve!
  

This is seriously good! In fact- for my less culinary inclined readers- you can easily pull this off and score some points with family. It beats take out! Try it out on a cold night!