David's Goulash

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 lb elbow macaroni
• 6 slices cooked bacon
• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• salt and pepper

Recipe

• 1 cook pasta in a large saucepan as you are preparing remaining ingredients.
• 2 fry bacon to a crispness in a large frying pan and remove to a paper towel leaving drippings in the pan.
• 3 they will be absorbed.
• 4 break apart the ground beef into small chunks and brown in the bacon drippings adding the onion and the garlic.
• 5 stir frequently as the meat browns and the onion becomes translucent.
• 6 add the tomatoes and stir to mix thoroughly.
• 7 allow to cook a few minutes for the meat to absorb the flavors.
• 8 drain the cooked macaroni and add to the pan, again mixing well.
• 9 cook on a low flame until almost all juices are absorbed. crumble bacon over the goulash before serving.
• 10 leftovers taste better the next day, so don't be afraid you are making too much.
• 11 goes well with a salad and french or italian bread.