Ingredients

  • 8 ounces 90% lean ground beef
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 (15 1/2 ounce) can drained red kidney beans
  • 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 7 1/4 ounces cans diced tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup elbow macaroni
  • 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 cup shredded low-fat cheddar cheese

Method

  • In a large skillet cook meat aond onion until done.
  • Drain fat and stir in kidney beans, tomato sauce, undrained tomatoes, uncooked macaroni, green pepper, water, chili powder, and garlic powder.
  • Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer 20 minutes, stirring often.
  • Remove skillet from heat and sprinkle with cheese.
  • Cover to melt cheese and serve.