Ingredients
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1 lb lean ground beef
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1 cup chopped yellow onion
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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1 teaspoon oil, if needed
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1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice
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6 cups beef stock or 6 cups beef broth
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1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
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1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
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1 teaspoon dried basil
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1 teaspoon salt
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pepper, to taste
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1 cup uncooked elbow macaroni
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1/2 green bell pepper, chopped
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1 (15 ounce) can red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
Instructions
- In a large soup pot over medium heat, combine the meat, onion, garlic, and bell pepper.
- Cook, breaking the meat up using a spoon, until the meat is browned and vegetables are tender (about 10 minutes).
- Add in the oil if needed to prevent mixture from sticking.
- Add in the rest of the ingredients; bring to a boil.
- Lower heat and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, for about 15-20 minutes or until macaroni is tender and flavors are blended.