Pronto Taco Chili

adapted from Reader's Digest "The Ultimate Soup Cookbook" makes approximately 8, 1-cup servings

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 1  lb  93% lean ground beef
• 1  medium onion, chopped
• 2  garlic cloves, minced
• 2 (14 1/2ounce) cans beef broth
• 1 (14 1/2ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 1⁄2 cups salsa
• 1  cup elbow macaroni
• 1  medium green bell pepper, cored, seeded, and chopped
• 2  teaspoons chili powder

Directions

1. Over medium heat, cook beef, onion and garlic in a large saucepan until beef is browned. Drain off any remaining fat.
2. Add beef broth, tomatoes, salsa, pasta, bell pepper, and chili powder. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, for about 10 minutes or until pasta is tender.