Poverty Meal




 I love, love, love this dish.  Its so easy to make, and you can get the ingredients on the cheap! Plus, it makes 4 huge helpings!  It upsizes and downsizes easily, too!  Don't let the name put you off!!


Prep: 10 min  |  Cooking time: 15 min  | Serves: 4

Ingredients

  • 1 large onion -- chopped

  • 2 clove garlic cloves -- minced

  • 1 Tbsp olive oil

  • 1 lb ground beef -- cooked and drained

  • 2 (16 oz) can(s) stewed tomatoes

  • 1 (16oz) can(s) water

  • 8 oz elbow macaroni -- uncooked

  • salt to taste

  • pepper to taste

  • parmesan cheese -- optional


Directions:

  1. Saute onions and garlic in olive oil until translucent.

  2. Brown ground beef and drain.

  3. Add ground beef, tomatoes, water, raw macaroni, salt and pepper to the onion/garlic mixture.

  4. Cook 15-20 minutes or until macaroni is tender.

  5. Top with Parmesan cheese if desired.


Serve with salad and crusty bread!


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