Easy Beef Supper

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 bell pepper, chopped
• 2 cans (about 30 ounces) low-sodium diced tomatoes, drained
• 1 cup macaroni, uncooked
• 2 1/2 cups low-sodium tomato juice
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon oregano (optional)
• 1 can (about 15 ounces) low-sodium kidney beans, drained

Directions

1. In a large pan, cook ground beef over medium heat for 8 to 10 minutes. Drain fat.
2. Add onion, green pepper, and tomatoes to ground beef and cook until onion turns light brown.
3. Turn down the heat to a simmer. Add macaroni, tomato juice, spices, and beans to the pan. Stir well.
4. Cover the pan and simmer for about 20 minutes.
5. Remove pan from heat, stir, and serve hot.