The name, vodka, comes from the Russian phrase zhiznennaia voda, or "water of life". It can be made from everything from potatoes to beets. It's considered to be fairly flavorless which makes it a great liquor for mixed drinks.


Easy to make, easy to enjoy. Even picky eaters love this beefy, cheesy tomato goulash with a little kick of chili powder, and leftovers are just as good for the rest of the week.


1 pound ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
1 package (7 ounce size) macaroni
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 can (8 ounce size) tomato sauce
1/2 pound grated Cheddar cheese (or other melty cheese)
1 teaspoon chili powder
Cook the pasta to al dente as directed on the package. Drain well and set aside.
Meanwhile, brown the ground beef in a deep skillet over medium-high heat. Cook, stirring frequently, until no longer pink. Drain off any excess grease. Add the onion and cook, stirring frequently, until the onion is soft.
Stir the cooked pasta into the beef mixture and reduce the heat to medium. Add the salt, pepper, tomato sauce, cheese, and chili powder. Stir well to combine.
Cover the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes or until the cheese has melted and the ingredients are heated through.
Serve hot.
The name, vodka, comes from the Russian phrase zhiznennaia voda, or "water of life". It can be made from everything from potatoes to beets. It's considered to be fairly flavorless which makes it a great liquor for mixed drinks.
Ah, the unassuming envelope of onion soup mix. It's more than just for onion soup (or dip). It adds tremendous flavor (and convenience) in all these recipes.
This iconic whiskey is a "Jack of all trades" when it comes to cooking. Toss it in some pasta, as a savory dipping sauce, and even bake it into something sweet.

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reviews & comments
I make something very similar to this except I leave out the chili powder and onion. I substitute onion powder for the onion. I also don't mix cheese in it. We just have cheese on the side. It is very good.
January 21, 2009
My children Loved it but I had to make a few adjustments to it becsuse they are a picky bunch Thanks Kim