Lunch Lady Texas Goulash
This beloved goulash will remind you of school lunches while also being full of delectable adult flavor.

Cook and stir ground beef bell pepper and onion in a large pot over medium-high heat until beef is browned and crumbly and vegetables are soft 5 to 7 minutes.

Pour pinto beans into a saucepan and cook over medium heat until heated through about 5 minutes.

Stir in tomato paste.

Combine 2 cups plus 2 tablespoons water chili powder sugar salt and pepper in a small bowl; stir into the beef mixture.

Add pinto bean mixture.

Cover and simmer for 20 minutes.

While goulash cooks bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.

Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water stirring occasionally until tender yet firm to the bite about 8 minutes.

Drain.