Make this recipe a recipe that people in that category can eat. categories: ['low_calorie'], recipe: heat shortening in a heavy two-quart saucepan over medium heat. add onions and saute until golden-brown, 7-10 minutes. add beef and cook, stirring, until meat loses its bright red color. add salt, paprika and tomato paste. cover and simmer over medium-low heat until beef is tender, 1 1/2-2 hours. add water if necessary to prevent sticking.

Target recipe: cook macaroni according to package directions, omitting salt. drain and set aside. brown ground beef with mushrooms, onion and garlic. pour off fat. add remaining ingredients. simmer gently about 15 minutes. add cooked, drained macaroni. simmer 5 minutes. remove bay leaf and serve.