1 lb. ground beef
3/4 c. chopped green pepper
1 (16 oz.) can tomatoes
1 can red kidney beans
1 can tomato sauce
2 tbsp. taco seasoning
1 bay leaf
1 c. uncooked macaroni

In skillet, cook meat and pepper until meat is browned. Drain fat. Stir in undrained beans, undrained tomatoes, tomato sauce, seasonings, 1/2 cup water and 1 1/4 teaspoon salt. Bring to boiling; add macaroni. Cover; simmer, stirring often, 15-20 minutes, until macaroni is done. Remove bay leaf. Serves 6.