Melting Pot Beans - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 lb. ground beef
1/2 c. chopped onion
1/4 c. diced green pepper
1 tsp. chili powder
1 (16 oz.) can Campbell's pork and beans
3 c. cooked elbow macaroni
2 c. shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
1/2 c. milk
1/2 tsp. salt

Preparation

In saucepan, brown beef and cook onion and green pepper with chili powder until tender (use shortening, if necessary).
Stir to separate meat.
Add beans, macaroni, cheese, milk and salt.
Pour into 1 1/2-quart casserole.
Bake at 400\u00b0 for 30 minutes or until hot.
Stir.
Garnish with green pepper rings, if desired. Makes about 6 cups.