old-fashioned goulash
### Classic Old-Fashioned Goulash
#### Ingredients:
– 1/2 lb macaroni
– 1 1/2 lbs ground beef
– 2 cans (14.5 oz each) whole stewed tomatoes, undrained
#### Instructions:
1. **Cook the Macaroni:** Boil the macaroni in a pot of salted water according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
2. **Brown the Ground Beef:** In a large skillet or pot, cook the ground beef over medium heat until it’s no longer pink. Drain any excess fat.
3. **Combine Ingredients:** Add the cans of undrained whole stewed tomatoes to the cooked ground beef. Break up the tomatoes with a spoon or spatula while stirring to incorporate them into the beef.
4. **Add Macaroni:** Stir in the cooked macaroni into the beef and tomato mixture. Combine everything thoroughly.
5. **Simmer:** Allow the mixture to simmer for about 10-15 minutes over low heat, allowing the flavors to blend.
6. **Serve:** Once everything is heated through and flavors melded, serve your classic goulash hot. Optionally, garnish with fre