Lu's Chili Mac

Easy and quick. Good 1-dish meal for those busy nights.

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 1 -1 1⁄2 lb ground beef
• 1  medium onion, chopped
• 1  garlic clove, minced
• 1⁄2 green pepper, chopped (optional)
• 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes (I can my own and use a quart jar)
• 2  teaspoons chili powder
• 2  tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 (16 ounce) can  red beans (optional) or 1 (16 ounce) can kidney beans, drained (optional)
•  salt and pepper
• 8  ounces  cooked macaroni

Directions

1. Cook macaroni according to package directions.
2. Brown ground beef in a large skillet; drain fat.
3. Add onions and garlic and cook until onion is soft.
4. Add green pepper and tomatoes, chili powder and Worcestershire sauce.
5. Cover and simmer on low about 20 minutes.
6. Stir in macaroni.
7. Salt and pepper to taste.