Hearty Chili Mac

Time

Yield

10 to 12 servings

Ingredients

Ingredients

2 lbs. ground beef
1 md. onion, chopped
1 can (2-7/8 lb.) tomato juice
1 can (1-3/4 lb.) diced tomatoes, undrained
2 celery ribs without leaves, chopped
3 tbsp. brown sugar
2 tbsp. chili powder
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. prepared mustard
1/4 tsp. pepper
2 cans (1 lb. each) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup uncooked elbow macaroni

Instructions

In Dutch oven or large kettle, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the tomato juice, tomatoes, celery, brown sugar, chili powder, salt mustard and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.

Add the beans and macaroni; simmer 15-20 minutes longer or until macaroni is tender. Yield: 10-12 servings.

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Author's Comments

This recipe makes a lot, since everyone is apt to want another bowl. It freezes well and makes excellent leftover—if there is any left.

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