MACARONI BEEF STEW

By curly

Ingredients

• 2 Tbsps oil
• 1 1/2 lb. beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1 cup sliced celery
• 1/2 cup sliced onion
• 1 (14.5 oz) can whole tomatoes, undrained, cut up
• 2 1/2 cups water
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp chili powder
• 4 1/2 oz (1 cup) uncooked elbow macaroni

Preparation

Step 1

Heat oil in Dutch oven over medium-high heat until hot. Add beef; cook and stir until browned.

Add all remaining ingredients except macaroni; mix well. Cover; simmer 2 hours or until beef is tender.

Stir in macaroni; cook uncovered over medium heat for 8 to 10 minutes or until macaroni is tender, stirring occasionally.