Tex-Mex Goulash

This is my own take on Goulash that my mother used to make when I was growing up. What she made was only ground beef, onions, tomato juice and macaroni. I've dressed it up a little bit and it's something that I can make at a drop of the hat because I usually have all the ingredients on hand.

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 4  ounces macaroni (can use corn or rice pasta)
• 1  lb lean ground beef
• 2  garlic cloves, minced
• 1  large onion, chopped
• 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 (15 ounce) can chopped tomatoes
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies
• 2  teaspoons chili powder
• 2  teaspoons dried oregano
• 1  teaspoon cumin
• 3⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1⁄4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Directions

1. Cook macaroni as directed on package.
2. While macaroni is cooking, brown ground beef, garlic, and onions in a large skillet sprayed with oil.
3. Drain.
4. When ground beef is cooked, add remaining ingredients and cook until heated through.
5. Serve with cheese and sour cream if desired.