1 lb. ground beef
1 med. chopped onion
1/2 c. chopped green pepper
1 pkg. hamburger helper mix for chili tomato
5 c. water
1 tsp. chili powder
1/2 tsp. garlic salt
1/4 tsp. salt
1 can (16 oz.) whole tomatoes
1 can (8 oz.) whole kernel corn
1/2 tsp. Texas Pete hot sauce, optional
2 c. elbow macaroni, cooked and drained

Cook and drain ground beef; stir in onion and green pepper in a large cooking container (I use a very large iron skillet). Stir in sauce mix, water, chili powder, garlic salt, salt and Texas pete. Chop tomatoes and add (with liquid) to mixture. heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Reduce heat. Cover and simmer 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add macaroni and corn with liquid. Cover and cook on low heat for 10 minutes. Serve with cornbread. Serves 8.