This is the dish called many different things by many different people: "Macaroni and beef," "American ChopSuey," "Hungarian Goulash." I call it comfort.

If you have ever tried getting a recipe from your beloved grandmother, you will know that this is the best i could do, and will add/subtract as you see fit. The V-8 and butter are key, though)

Ingredients

• 1 cup macaroni
• 1 lb. hamburger
• 1 medium onion
• 1 12 oz. can V-8 juice
• 1 can Contadina Italian style stewed tomatoes
• 1/2 stick butter(grandmother denies saying this, but darn it all, I know she did)
• Parmesan cheese(not the good kind, the dry-in-the-shaker kind)

Directions

1. Cook macaroni; set aside
2. Brown hamburger; drain
3. Sautee onion
4. Combine all ingredients except butter, and let simmer for a bit
5. Add butter before serving
6. Serve with fake parmesan cheese, and, in keeping with good country eaters, about half a pound of salt.
7. Must be accompanied by canned green beans and homemade bread slathered with butter. Hey, I survived, didn't I?

This recipe was submitted by Elizabeth on January 25, 2005.