- 1 pound ground round
- 4 cups water
- 1 (14.5 ounce) can Italian-style stewed tomatoes, undrained
- 1 1/2 cups frozen mixed vegetables
- 4 teaspoons instant beef bouillon granules
- 1 cup uncooked large elbow macaroni
- 6 ounces fully-cooked smoked beef sausage,
- Salt and pepper
- Brown ground beef in large nonstick skillet over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes or until beef is not pink, breaking up into 3/4-inch crumbles. Remove from skillet with slotted spoon.
- Meanwhile combine water, tomatoes, mixed vegetables and bouillon granules in large saucepan; bring to a boil. Stir in macaroni and ground beef; return to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 8 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in sausage; continue simmering 2 to 4 minutes or until macaroni is tender. Season with salt and pepper, as desired.