MACARONI WITH BEEF AND BEANS

Macaroni with Beef and Beans image

My family enjoys this dish as an alternative to plain macaroni and cheese. Every summer and fall, I freeze lots of beans, as well as corn, carrots, green peppers and pumpkins, and I also make many varieties of pickles.-Debbie Hagen, Mayville, North Dakota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
1/3 cup chopped onion
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (15 ounces) kidney beans, undrained
2 to 3 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup uncooked elbow macaroni

Steps:

In a large skillet, brown beef and onion; drain. Add remaining ingredients. Cover and simmer for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until macaroni is tender. Thin with water if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 237 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 37mg cholesterol, Sodium 699mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 20g protein.