Ingredients

  • 1 c. elbow macaroni
  • boiling water
  • 3/4 lb. extra lean ground beef
  • 1 Tbsp. butter or margarine
  • 1/4 c. minced onion
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 c. red cooking wine
  • 1/2 c. chili sauce or ketchup
  • 1 green pepper, seeded
  • 2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 1/2 c. shredded lettuce
  • 1 1/2 c. shredded cheese

Method

  • Cook macaroni in boiling water for 15 minutes. Drain. Meanwhile, brown meat in the butter, onion, salt and flour. Blend in the wine (wine is impossible to duplicate). Stir in chili sauce, diced green pepper and Worcestershire sauce. Bring to a boil over medium heat, then toss with the cooked macaroni.
  • Fold in the cheese, reserving some for garnish.