1 lb. ground beef
1 c. chopped onion
3/4 c. chopped green pepper

Saute until vegetables are tender and meat is brown. Stir in:

1 (16 oz.) can tomatoes, cut up
1 (15 oz.) can kidney beans
1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce
2 tsp. chili powder
1 bay leaf
1 1/4 tsp. salt
Dash of pepper

Bring to a boil, simmer 10 minutes. Add 2 cups cooked macaroni. Cover, reduce heat, simmer 10-15 minutes. Stir occasionally. Serves 6.