Poverty Meal

By SMorrissey

Ingredients

• 1 large onions, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 lb ground beef, browned and drained
• 2 (16 ounce) cans stewed tomatoes
• 1 (16 ounce) cans water
• 1 16 ounce can of beans (pinto, red beans)
• chili powder
• cumin
• red pepper flakes
• 8 ounces elbow macaroni, uncooked (I use the small ones)
• salt, to taste
• pepper, to taste
• 1 can of cream of mushroom soup (optional)

Details

Servings 6
Adapted from food.com

Preparation

Step 1

Directions

Saute onions and garlic in olive oil until translucent.

Brown ground beef and drain.

Add ground beef, tomatoes, water, raw macaroni, salt and pepper to the onion and garlic mixture.

Cook for 15 to 20 minutes or until macaroni is tender.



Serve with crusty bread and a salad.