Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef, browned & drained
  • 1 (16 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 2 (10 3/4 ounce) cans tomato soup
  • 2 cups elbow macaroni, uncooked
  • 8 cups water
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder (can add more to taste)
  • 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans
  • shredded cheddar cheese
  • onion, chopped

Method

  • In large saucepan bring approximately 8 cups of water to a boil. Add the elbow noodles as well as the tomato sauce and kidney beans and cook pasta til done according to box directions. DO NOT DRAIN!
  • Brown beef in saucepan, and drain. Add tomato soup, and chili powder to beef and let simmer for a couple of minutes.
  • Transfer meat mixture to the pot of cooked noodles (with water) and stir well. (Add more water if too thick -- should be a brothy soup consistency).
  • Allow to heat through and serve with cheese and onion to taste in each bowl.