Poverty Meal
By jasmineb360
When I was a child, my family used to eat this at least once a week due to the fact that it is inexpensive and a little goes a long way. We also added fresh herbs or sometimes whole kernel corn. Its even better the next day and it freezes well.
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Ingredients
- 1 large onion, 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) can water
- 8 ounces elbow macaroni, uncooked
- salt, to taste
- pepper, to taste
- parmesan cheese (optional)
Details
Servings 4
Level of difficulty Average
Preparation time 10mins
Cooking time 15mins
Cost Average budget
Preparation
Step 1
Saute onions and garlic in olive oil until translucent.
Step 2
Brown ground beef and drain.
Step 3
Add ground beef, tomatoes, water, raw macaroni, salt and pepper to the onion and garlic mixture.
Step 4
Cook for 15 to 20 minutes or until macaroni is tender.
Step 5
If desired, top with Parmesan cheese.
Step 6
Serve with crusty bread and a salad.
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