Baked Goulash

By nurseliz

Ingredients

• 1-1/2 to 2 pounds ground beef
• 1/2 pound sliced mushrooms
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
• 1 (28-ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 8 ounces uncooked elbow macaroni
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded mozzarella cheese

Details

Cooking time 50mins

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a 2-1/2-quart casserole dish with cooking spray.

In a large skillet, brown ground beef, mushrooms, onion, and chopped garlic over medium-high heat 6 to 8 minutes, or until no pink remains in the beef, stirring frequently. Drain off excess liquid then add remaining ingredients except cheese; mix well.

Place mixture in prepared casserole dish, cover, and bake 25 minutes. Remove from oven and top with mozzarella cheese. Return to oven and bake, uncovered, 15 to 20 minutes, or until heated through and cheese has melted.

Note

This is a perfect dish to make ahead and freeze. You can even freeze it in individual portions so that way the kids can microwave a dish after school or anytime they need a quick meal.