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Hearty Chili Mac

2 pounds ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
1 can (46 ounces) tomato juice
1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
2 celery ribs without leaves, chopped
3 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon prepared mustard
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 cans (16 ounces each) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup uncooked elbow macaroni

In a Dutch oven or large kettle, cook beef and onion over medium heat

Printed from tasteofhome.com Nov 19, 2008

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Hearty Chili Mac cont.

until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the tomato juice,
tomatoes, celery, brown sugar, chili powder, salt, mustard and
pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 1 hour,
stirring occasionally. Add the beans and macaroni; simmer 15-20
minutes longer or until macaroni is tender.

Yield: 10-12 servings.