1 bag curly noodles
1 lb. ground beef
1 pkg. brown gravy mix
Salt and pepper

Brown ground beef and drain. Bring 8 cups water to boil; stir in noodles. Cook as desired. Add brown gravy mix to ground beef; add 2 cups water. Bring to boil. Add cooked noodles to beef and gravy mixture; let simmer until gravy thickens. (Mushrooms and onion gravy mix can be used instead.)