Maggie'S Macaroni - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 box macaroni
2 lb. ground beef
3 large chopped onions
1 green, sweet pepper, chopped
1 clove garlic or 1/2 tsp. powder
1 c. syrup
6 strips bacon
1 large can tomatoes
1 large bottle ketchup
1 tsp. Italian seasoning
salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

Chop bacon in small pieces and cook on low heat for 5 minutes. Add onions, green pepper and garlic; cook until done.
When almost half done, add ground beef; cook for 5 more minutes.
Add Italian seasoning, tomatoes, ketchup and syrup.
Simmer for 15 to 20 minutes; stir often.
Cook macaroni by directions on box; drain.
Put in a large mixing bowl.
Add the cooled hamburger mixture; stir slightly.
Salt and pepper to taste.