Italian Ground Beef and Macaroni

Submitted by nnreq

"Yummy dish that is so simple to throw together."

 

• Ready In: 45mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 3⁄4 lb lean ground beef
• 1⁄2 cup of chopped onion
• 1⁄4 cup of chopped green pepper
• 1⁄4 cup of chopped celery
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomatoes
• 1 (1 ounce) can tomato puree
• 1 teaspoon oregano leaves
• 1 teaspoon basil leaves
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄8 teaspoon pepper
• 3 cups cooked elbow macaroni (1 cup uncooked)

directions

1. Cook beef, onion, green pepper and celery in a large frying pan until beef is browned and onion is clear.
2. Drain.
3. Break up large pieces of tomatoes.
4. Add tomatoes, tomato puree and seasonings to beef mixture.
5. Simmer 15 minutes to blend flavors.
6. Stir in macaroni and heat to serving temperature.

Reviews

[cowgirlinahurry]

A nice, simple recipe. Very yummy!!!

 

[Sues Kitchen]

This was sort of ordinary but I am sure little kids would gobble it up! Something was definitely missing. Sorry, we didn't care for it very much :(

 

[Nana Lee]

With the exception of the exact amounts, and the green peppers which I dislike :), this is the same as what I was brought up on and called American Chop Suey. It was served to us in school and my mother made it often b/c of it's frugality. Love it, but haven't had it for ages. Think I'll make some this week! Lee

 

[Sue Tip]

It was a nice easy dinner with fresh ingredients but blah tasting. I would make it again but would try to strengthen the flavors.

 

[Mary in OR]

This is wonderful. I was confused on the (1 oz. can) tomato puree, so used an 8 oz. can of tomato sauce. As a garlic lover I almost added some garlic, glad I didn't as this was a refreshing change from the regular garlic/cheese ground beef casseroles.