Goulash

Goulash
“This is an economical, easy dish to put together.”
INGREDIENTS:
1 lb. ground beef
1 cup chopped onion
½ cup of chopped green peppers
2 cups (8 oz.) macaroni
2 (14.5 oz.) cans of whole tomatoes, crushed with your hands
2 tsp. sugar
1 tsp. salt , and pepper to taste
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1-2 tablespoons chili powder
1/4 -1/2 tsp. Red hot Sauce (optional)

DIRECTIONS:1. Sauté ground beef, peppers. and onions in large heavy skillet until meat is lightly browned. Drain off excess fat.2. Add tomatoes, sugar and seasonings to meat mixture. Mix thoroughly. Simmer, covered over low heat 45 minutes to 1 hour. Stir occasionally.3. Meanwhile, cook macaroni as directed on package, drain, add to meat and tomato mixture.4. Heat thoroughly.
I prepare it with 1 1/2 T. chili powder and 4 drops of red hot sauce.
This is yummy, I hope everyone enjoys!