Ingredients

  • 2 lb. ground round steak
  • 3 Tbsp. olive or salad oil
  • 1 (1 lb. 12 oz.) can tomatoes
  • 1 qt. tomato juice
  • 2 c. chopped onions
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • salt
  • 2 Tbsp. chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp. ground cumin seed
  • 1/2 tsp. ground oregano
  • 1/2 tsp. pepper
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 (15 oz.) can red kidney beans, drained
  • 1 c. chopped sweet mixed pickles
  • 3 qt. rapidly boiling water
  • 2 c. elbow macaroni

Method

  • Cook beef in oil in Dutch oven until brown.
  • Add the next 10 ingredients.
  • Cover; simmer for 1 hour.
  • Stir in kidney beans and pickles.
  • Cook for 30 minutes longer.
  • Remove bay leaf.
  • Add 1 teaspoon salt to boiling water.
  • Add macaroni gradually to water. Cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until tender.
  • Drain in colander.
  • Combine with goulash; heat through.
  • Yields 10 servings.