Macaroni And Beef Saute - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 lb. ground beef
1/2 c. uncooked elbow macaroni
1/4 c. chopped onion
1/4 c. chopped green pepper
1/2 clove garlic, minced (optional)
1/4 c. vegetable oil
1 can tomato juice (approximately 1 2/3 c.)
3/4 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce

Preparation

Saute beef, macaroni, onion, green pepper and garlic in hot oil until macaroni turns slightly yellow.
Drain off excess fat. Add tomato juice and seasoning; bring to boil.
Cover and simmer 20 minutes.
Uncover and simmer for several more minutes, or until sauce is reduced to desired consistency.
Makes 2 servings.