Comforting Goulash with Beef and Cheese

Preheat your oven to the desired temperature of 350 degrees Fahrenheit or 175 degrees Celsius.

Fill a large container with water and add a pinch of salt. Place the container on the stovetop and bring it to a rolling boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until it reaches your desired level of tenderness yet still retains some bite, approximately 8 minutes. Remove from heat and return the macaroni to its container.

Heat a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the beef and cook, stirring frequently, until it reaches a browned and crumbly state, taking around 5 to 7 minutes.

Mix the tomato soup and tomato sauce together with the cooked beef, then combine this mixture with the cooked macaroni. Transfer the macaroni and beef mixture to a 1.5-quart baking dish. Sprinkle Cheddar cheese on top of the macaroni mixture.

Bake the macaroni and cheese in your preheated oven until the cheese is melted, taking around 10 to 15 minutes.