Hamburger, Macaroni, and Bean Soup

Ingredients

• 1 lb lean ground beef
• 1 cup chopped yellow onion
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 teaspoon oil, if needed

• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice
• 6 cups beef stock or beef broth

• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• pepper, to taste
• 1 cup uncooked elbow macaroni

• 1 (15 ounce) can red kidney beans, drained and rinsed

Directions

1. 1

   In a large soup pot over medium heat, combine the meat, onion, garlic, and bell pepper.

2. 2

   Cook, breaking the meat up using a spoon, until the meat is browned and vegetables are tender (about 10 minutes).

3. 3

   Add in the oil if needed to prevent mixture from sticking.

4. 4

   Add in the rest of the ingredients; bring to a boil.

5. 5

   Lower heat and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, for about 15-20 minutes or until macaroni is tender and flavors are blended.