American Chop Suey - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
    1 large onion, chopped
    3/4 lb colonial meaty bacon, 1/2 inch slices (hint ( use scissors while bacon is cold)
    1 lb lean ground beef
    1 (28 ounce) can pastene crushed tomatoes
    1 (28 ounce) can water
    1 lb elbow macaroni
    salt and pepper
Preparation
    In a medium pot (large pot if you double the recipe)add the onion and cook until translucent.
    Add the bacon and cook until the bacon is slightly browned, DO NOT DRAIN, that is where the flavor comes from.
    Add the ground beef and cook until browned.
    Add the crushed tomatoes along with one equal can of water and mix very well gently.
    Allow to come to a slight boil then turn heat down to medium low.
    Cook for 3 hours, stirring every 20 to 30 minutes uncovered.

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