1 to 2 tbsp. vegetable oil
1 lb. ground beef
3 c. uncooked noodles
2 1/2 c. water
1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce
1 envelope dry onion soup

Heat oil in 10-inch skillet. Add ground beef and brown lightly. Drain off excess fat. Sprinkle noodles over the meat.

Combine water, tomato sauce and onion soup mix. Pour over noodles but do not stir. Cover and bring to boil. Reduce heat to moderate-low. Simmer about 30 minutes or until noodles are tender. Stir and serve.