1 lb. ground beef
1/2 c. onion, chopped
1 pkg. Hamburger Helper Beef Noodle
5 c. water
1/4 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
1 (16 oz.) can whole tomatoes
1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen mixed vegetables or lg. can Veg-All

Cook and stir ground beef and onion. Drain. Stir in sauce mix, water, bay leaf, salt, pepper and tomatoes (with liquid). Break up tomatoes with fork. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat and cook 10 minutes. Stir in noodles and vegetables. Cover and cook 10 minutes longer.