Ingredients

• 1 cup elbow macaroni, cooked (use leftover from day before or make ahead)
• 1 tablespoon butter (or use of olive oil, or Smart Balance buttery spread)
• 1/4 cup onion, chopped
• 1/4 cup celery, chopped
• 1/4 cup green pepper, chopped
• 1 jalapeno pepper, minced (optional also de-seeded and de-veined)
• 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder, ground
• 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon salt (to taste)
• 1 (15 1/2 ounce) can kidney beans, drained
• 1 (15 1/2 ounce) can cannellini beans, drained
• 1 (10 1/2 ounce) can condensed tomato soup
• 1 cup water (adjust if too thick)
• 1 teaspoon vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 3 tablespoons brown sugar
• 6 soft hamburger buns
• 2 tablespoons onions, minced (for topping)
• 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
• 1/2 lb frankfurter, sliced (optional turkey, or vegan franks)