3 cup water
1 1/2 cup frozen cut green beans
1 cup dried elbow macaroni
1 lb lean ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped - 1/2 cup
1 tsp bottled minced garlic
14 1/2 oz stewed tomatoes
1 tsp beef bouillion granules
1/4 tsp cinnamon
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Directions
pour water into a large saucepan, bring to a boil. Add beans and
macaroni. Return to a boil, cook for 7 to 8 minutes or until macaroni
is tender. Drain, set aside. Meanwhile, cook beef, onion, and garlic
until no longer pink. Drain off fat. Stir in undrained stewed
tomatoes, bouillion granules, and cinnamon. Bring to a boil, reduce
heat. Stir macaroni mixture into meat mixture. Simmer for 2 to 3
minutes. Stir once or twice. Sprinkle with cheese. Makes four
servings.
Servings: 4 servings
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