Lunch Lady Texas Goulash Recipe

Cook and stir ground beef bell pepper and onion in a large pot over medium-high heat until beef is browned and crumbly and vegetables are soft 5 to 7 minutes.

Pour pinto beans into a saucepan and cook over medium heat until heated through about 5 minutes. Stir in tomato paste.

Combine 2 cups plus 2 tablespoons water chili powder sugar salt and pepper in a small bowl; stir into the beef mixture. Add pinto bean mixture. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes.

While goulash cooks bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water stirring occasionally until tender yet firm to the bite about 8 minutes. Drain.

Mix cooked macaroni into the goulash cover and simmer for 30 minutes to 1 hour.