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
Steps
In a large pan, cook ground beef over medium heat for 8 to 10 minutes. Drain fat.
Add onion, green pepper, and tomatoes to ground beef and cook until onion turns light brown.
Turn down the heat to a simmer. Add macaroni, tomato juice, spices, and beans to the pan. Stir well.
Cover the pan and simmer for about 20 minutes.
Remove pan from heat, stir, and serve hot.
Nutrition Facts
| Nutrients | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Calories | 390 |
| Total Fat | 12 g |
| Saturated Fat | 5 g |
| Cholesterol | 51 mg |
| Sodium | 394 mg |
| Carbohydrates | 46 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 9 g |
| Total Sugars | 10 g |
| Added Sugars included | 0 g |
| Protein | 25 g |
| Vitamin D | 0 mcg |
| Calcium | 97 mg |
| Iron | 5 mg |
| Potassium | 958 mg |
U.S. Department of Agriculture. MyPlate Kitchen Website. Easy Beef Supper. Recipe source: A Harvest of Recipes with USDA Foods USDA Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations Adapted from a recipe by Phyllis Blackbear, Cheyenne Arapaho Tribes FDP. Available at MyPlate.gov/MyPlateKitchen. Access date: 09-05-2024.