Busy-Day Dinner Recipe
- 1 pound ground beef, browned and drained
- 1 (7 ounce) package macaroni, cooked, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup finely chopped celery
- 1 cup chopped green pepper
- 1 cup finely chopped onion
- 2 cups thinly sliced carrots
- 1 (28 ounce) can tomatoes with juice, chopped
- 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Combine all ingredients in a saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat; reduce heat and simmer gently, covered, for 30 minutes. Add water if a thinner stew is desired.