Grandmother'S Beef Surprise - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 lb. ground beef
2 cans stewed tomatoes
1 can whole kernel corn
1 can Ranch Style beans
1 medium onion
2 c. tomato paste
1 (16 oz.) pkg. elbow macaroni
3 cans water
salt and pepper

Preparation

In a large Dutch oven, brown beef and onion together; pour off excess fat.
Pour in tomatoes, water and corn.
When this comes to a boil, put in macaroni.
Simmer until macaroni is tender, then add tomato paste and Ranch Style beans.
Stir.
Salt and pepper to taste.
Turn heat off.
Let sit 30 minutes before serving.
Serve with hot cornbread and tea.