Hamburger Casserole - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb lean ground beef
1 large onion, diced
1 -2 garlic clove, minced
1 green bell pepper, diced
2 celery ribs, diced
1 1/2 cups tomato juice
28 ounces stewed tomatoes
8 -10 ounces elbow macaroni, uncooked
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspooon salt
parmesan cheese or romano cheese, grated

Preparation

Heat a large non-stick pan, add hamburger and brown, draining off excess fat. Add onions and garlic and cook until onion becomes soft. Add bell pepper and celery and cook for another 2 minutes.
Add tomatos, water, salt and pepper and bring to a boil. Add macaroni and reduce heat, simmering until macaroni is tender, about 15 minutes. Season with salt and pepper as desired.
Add to bowls, top with grated cheese and serve.
Note: If you prefer celery more tender then add with the onions and garlic.