One Pot Beef Macaroni And Beans

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 bell pepper, chopped
• 2 cans (about 30 ounces) low-sodium diced tomatoes, drained
• 1 cup macaroni, uncooked
• 2 1/2 cups low-sodium tomato juice
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon oregano (optional)
• 1 can (about 15 ounces) low-sodium kidney beans, drained

Method

1. 1 In a large pan, cook ground beef over medium heat for 8 to 10 minutes. Drain fat.
2. 2 Add onion, green pepper, and tomatoes to ground beef and cook until onion turns light brown. Turn down heat to a simmer.
3. 3 Add macaroni, tomato juice, spices, and beans to the pan. Stir well.
4. 4 Cover the pan and simmer for about 20 minutes. Remove from heat, stir, and serve hot.