Chili Mac Casserole - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 tsp. olive or canola oil
3/4 lb. ground beef
1 onion, chopped
2 celery stalks, sliced
1 (16 oz.) can whole tomatoes or 4 fresh tomatoes, chopped
1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 tsp. dried leaf oregano
1/2 tsp. Italian seasoning
1 (16 oz.) can kidney beans, drained
1 1/2 c. cooked macaroni
salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

In a large nonstick frypan, heat oil.
Add beef and stir to brown, then add onion, garlic, pepper and celery.
Cook about 3 minutes, stirring often.
Add tomato sauce, tomatoes (including juice), oregano and Italian seasoning.
Cover; reduce heat and cook about 20 minutes.
Add beans and macaroni.
Cook 4 to 5 minutes until heated through.
Season to taste with salt and pepper.