Who doesn't love chili-mac? A quick and easy main dish, perfect for weeknight meals, that tastes great!

Chili Macaroni

12 ounces ground beef

1 medium onion, chopped

1 (14 1/2-ounce) can Mexican-style stewed tomatoes

1 1/4 cups tomato juice

2 tablespoons canned diced green chile peppers, drained

2 teaspoons chili powder

1 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

1 cup wagon wheel macaroni or elbow macaroni

1 cup loose-pack frozen cut green beans

Shredded cheddar cheese for topping

1. In a large skillet cook ground beef and onion until meat is brown. Drain fat.
2. Stir stewed tomatoes, tomato juice, chile peppers, chili powder, salt and garlic powdered into the meat mixture. Bring to boiling. Stir in pasta and green beans. Return to boiling; reduce heat. cover and simmer about 15 minutes or until pasta and beans are tender, but still firm to the bite.
3. To serve, spoon into bowls. Sprinkle individual servings with shredded cheddar cheese.

Makes 4 servings.