American Chop Suey

Ingredients

• 1 package small macaroni (8 oz.)
• 2 tsp. salt
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 cup chopped green pepper
• 3 stalks celery, finely sliced
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• 2 Tbsp. butter
• 1 lb. ground beef
• 2 tsp. chili powder
• 1 tsp. garlic salt
• 1 tsp. pepper
• 1 can tomatoes (16 oz.)
• 1 can tomato sauce (8 oz.)
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Directions

Cook macaroni in 3 cups boiling salted water in saucepan until tender. Set aside, covered, for 5 minutes; drain. Saute' onion, green pepper and celery in butter in skillet until golden; set aside. Brown ground beef with seasonings in skillet, stirring until crumbly. Pour off drippings. Add sauteed vegetables, tomatoes and tomato sauce. Simmer fr 5 minutes. Add macaroni and 3/4 cup cheese, mixing well. Pour into greased 2 qt. casserole. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake covered at 375 degrees F for 20-25 minutes.

By Robin from Washington, IA