Ingredients
1-1/2 pounds ground beef2 celery ribs, chopped1 medium onion, chopped1 can (46 ounces) tomato juice1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed tomato soup, undiluted1/2 cup water2 tablespoons chili powder1 to 2 tablespoons brown sugar3 bay leavesSalt and pepper to taste2 cups elbow macaroni, cooked and drained
Preparation
In a Dutch oven, cook the beef, celery and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add the tomato juice, tomatoes, beans, soup, water, chili powder, brown sugar, bay leaves, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes.
Stir in macaroni. Cook, uncovered, 5 minutes longer or until heated through. Discard bay leaves before serving.
