Brown Family Goulash

SERVES 15

INGREDIENTS

  • 2 1/2 pounds ground round beef
  • 1 pound elbow macaroni
  • 1/2 each of orange pepper, yellow and red pepper, diced
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 8-ounce tomato sauce
  • 2 28-ounce whole tomatoes
  • Queen olives
  • Salt and pepper

GET COOKIN'

  1. Preheat oven to 350º F. Sauté the onions and peppers together with a little olive oil. Brown the ground beef. Mix together.
  2. Cook the macaroni until just short of done. Rinse and drain.
  3. In a large bowl mix the pasta and the beef.
  4. Add the tomato sauce and whole tomatoes after blender treatment to chop. Mix well with a large spoon.
  5. Salt and pepper.
  6. Bake for 45 minutes or until bubbly and hot.
  7. Add the olives to the top about 15 minutes before done.
  8. It is best if it sits overnight for flavor.