2 lbs lean ground beef
1 (15-ounce) cans diced tomatoes
1/2 c catsup
2 T Worcestershire sauce
1 cup beef broth (or water)
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
1-2 stalks celery, chopped
1 small red, yellow or orange sweet pepper
1 t chili powder
1 t each, oregano, thyme, chili powder, cumin, onion powder, garlic powder and paprika,
2-3 T sugar
salt & pepper to taste
3-4 cups elbow macaroni, cooked
1. Saute the ground beef over medium-high heat until no pink remains. Break up the meat while sauteing; Drain grease.
2. Add the onions, celery and garlic to the pot and saute until they are tender, about 5 minutes.
3. Add broth (or water), along with the diced tomatoes, and seasonings. Stir well. Place a lid on the pot and simmer 10-15 minutes.
4. Adjust seasonings to taste.
5. Add the cooked macaroni. Stir, cover with lid and simmer about 10 minutes to heat through.
(Cook's note: This is comfort food! The longer it sits, the better it is! If you want more tomatoes, add more. Add more beef broth if it's too thick.)
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