Ingredients

  • 1 lb. ground beef
  • 1 medium onion, chopped (about 1/2 c.)
  • 1/4 c. chopped green pepper
  • 1 pkg. Hamburger Helper Mix for Chili Tomato
  • 5 c. water
  • 1 tsp. chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp. garlic salt
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 1 (16 oz.) can whole tomatoes
  • 1 (8 oz.) can whole kernel corn
  • 2 Tbsp. sliced ripe olives

Method

  • Cook and stir ground beef, onion and green pepper in Dutch oven until beef is brown; drain.
  • Stir in sauce mix, water, chili powder, garlic salt, salt and tomatoes with liquid.
  • Break up tomatoes with fork.
  • Heat to boiling; stir constantly and reduce heat.
  • Cover and simmer.
  • Stir occasionally.
  • After 10 minutes, stir in macaroni, corn with liquid and olives.
  • Cover and cook 10 minutes longer.
  • Garnish with corn chips, if desired.
  • Makes about 9 cups.