Recipe: Chili Macaroni

Chili Macaroni
Source: Hunt's Simple Meals for Busy Days
Yield: 4 servings

3/4 lb ground beef or ground fresh turkey
1 medium onion, chopped
1 can (14oz) diced tomatoes
1 1/4 cups tomato juice
1 can (4oz) diced green chili peppers, drained
2 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp garlic salt
1 cup packaged dried wagon-wheel or elbow macaroni
1 cup loose-pack frozen cut green beans
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Cook ground beef or turkey and onion in a large skillet until meat is brown. Drain off fat.

Stir undrained diced tomatoes, tomato juice, chili peppers, chili powder, and garlic salt into meat mixture. Bring to boiling.

Stir in uncooked macaroni and green beans. Return to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, about 15 minutes or until macaroni and beans are tender. To serve, spoon into bowls; sprinkle with cheese.