Amount
Ingredient
Preparation



1/2
pound
beef

ground, lean



1/2
cup
onion

chopped



1/4
cup
sweet bell pepper

green, chopped



3
cups
tomato juice

no salt



1 1/2
cup
pasta, elbow macaroni

uncooked



1/4
teaspoon
garlic powder





1/4
teaspoon
pepper





1/4
teaspoon
chili powder

 Add macaroni to boiling water and cook for 7 minutes.  Cook the first 3 ingredients in cast-iron skillet until meat is brown and vegetables are tender.  Drain off fat.  Add tomato juice, macaroni, and spices.  Simmer until liquid is almost absorbed.
  
Note:  Served with a salad, this makes a delicious meal.
  
Nutrients per serving:  Calories 323, fat 11g, cholesterol 49mg, carbohydrate 36g, sodium 64mg.
  
Exchanges:  Bread 2, Meat 2, Vegetable 1