My Favorite Hungarian Goulash

I have tried numerous recipies for goulash and this has to be my favorite. Such a nice, hearty meal to serve at the end of a cold winter's day.

• Ready In: 50 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 1  lb ground beef
• 1  cup  sliced onion
• 1⁄2-3⁄4 cup  chopped bell pepper
• 1  garlic clove, minced
• 3⁄4 cup catsup
• 2  tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1  tablespoon brown sugar
• 2  teaspoons fine sea salt
• 1  teaspoon paprika
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dry mustard
• 1  dash  red pepper
• 1  cup water
• 2  tablespoons flour
• 1⁄4 cup water
• 1 1⁄2 cups  dry elbow macaroni

Directions

1. Brown beef in large skillet; drain. Add onions, bell pepper & garlic; saute until tender.
2. Combine catsup, Worchestershire sauce, brown sugar, sea salt, paprika, dry mustard, red pepper & 1 cup water. Stir into beef mixture, cover and simmer.
3. Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain.
4. Blend flour and 1/4 water; stir into beef mixture & simmer, stirring until thick and bubbly.
5. Pour over macaroni; mix well.
6. Spoon into baking dish; cover with shredded Cheddar cheese.
7. Bake at 350 degrees Farenheit for 30 minutes.