Mexican Stew

My mother in law gave me this recipe and it is delicious and very easy to make but tastes like you've been cooking it all day. After I make my bowl I like to put a little bit of grated cheese on top of it. Yum!

• Ready In: 50 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1  lb hamburger meat
• 1  medium onion, diced
• 1 (14 1/2ounce) can Mexican-style diced tomatoes
• 1 (15 ounce) can  of hot n spicy  mixed vegetables (you can use the original mixed vegetables if you'd like)
• 1 (15 ounce) can  ranch style beans
• 1 (14 ounce) can beef broth
• 1 (14 ounce) can  diced potatoes
• 1 (1 1/4ounce) envelope  taco seasoning
• 1 (1 ounce) envelope  dry ranch dressing mix
• 2  cups elbow macaroni
• 2 -3  cups water

Directions

1. Brown the hamburger meat with onion and drain.
2. Pour into larger pot and add everything else -- juices and all.
3. Stir and bring to a boil and then let simmer until macaroni is done. You'll want to stir it every now and then to keep the noodles from sticking.
4. Add salt and pepper to taste.