VT's One Skillet Ghetto Goulash

Here is a favorite I have made a few times.  It's great for a fall or winter warm-up.

Van Trekker's One Skillet Ghetto Goulash

1    lb of ground beef
2    cans diced tomatoes with Italian spices - USE THE JUICE
1/2  onion (or put a couple TBSP of deydrated onion in when cooking)
1    Cup   dry macaroni (you can use more if you like)
2/3  C or more of Velveeta (or more depending on how much pasta)

Paprika to taste (I use a LOT and like about 4T or more)
Salt and Pepper to taste
Hot sauce if you are daring


Over low heat, brown the ground beef and season with a little salt and pepper. If using fresh onion, toss it in with the ground beef. Otherwise, once the meat is browned, add the dry onion (if using), along with the 2 cans of diced tomatoes (including juice!). Add the macaroni. As the mixture heats up, add small amounts of water to keep it from drying out as the macaroni absorbs the tomato juice. Season with some paprika. Simmer on low heat and stir until the macaroni is al dente. Add as much Velveeta as you like in small pieces allowing it to melt and mix in. Keep adding paprika until you get the taste you desire and nobody else wants to eat your mixture... (More for you that way).