Macaroni with beef and vegetables

Submitted by: Susan P.	Country: U.S.A.
Category: Home/Pasta & Pizza
Quantity: 4 to 6 servings	Preparation time: 0:15 hr. Cooking time: 0:15 hr.

Ingredients

1/2 cup	chopped onion	125 mL
1 tbsp	olive oil	15 mL
1 1/2 lb	ground beef (or mixture of ground beef, veal and pork)	680 g
1 can	tomato soup (10 oz/284 mL)	1 can
1 1/2 cups	vegetable cocktail	350 mL
1 tbsp	tomato paste (in tube)	15 mL
1/2 tsp	salt (or more)	3 mL
1 tbsp	chili powder	15 mL
1/8 tsp	hot sauce (Tabasco)	0.5 mL
1 cup	elbow macaroni	250 mL
2 cups	mixed frozen vegetables	500 mL

Directions

In a large skillet, heat oil. Cook onion until soft. Add ground beef and cook until meat is no longer pink, stirring frequently. Drain off fat.

Add tomato soup, vegetable cocktail, tomato paste, salt, chili powder and hot sauce. Bring mixture to boiling, reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes.

Meanwhile, cook macaroni and drain. Cook vegetables and drain. Add to skillet and stir well. Adjust seasoning. Reheat and serve.

Chef's Note

Serve with mixed green salad.