Hamburger Casserole

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 5
• 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

Recipe

• 1 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.
• 2 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.
• 3 add to bowls, top with grated cheese and serve.
• 4 note: if you prefer celery more tender then add with the onions and garlic.