1 lb. ground beef
1/2 c. chopped onion
1 pkg. Hamburger Helper mix for beef noodle
5 c. water
1 bay leaf
1/4 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
1 (16 oz.) can whole tomatoes
1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen mixed vegetables

Cook and stir ground beef and onion in Dutch oven until beef is brown; drain. Stir in sauce mix, water, bay leaf, salt, pepper and tomatoes (with liquid). Break up tomatoes with fork. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Reduce heat; cover and simmer, stirring occasionally 10 minutes. Stir in noodles and vegetables; cover and cook 10 minutes longer.