1 lb. lean ground beef
1 cup small macaroni shells, cooked 9 minutes
1 green bell pepper, diced
1 large yellow onion, chopped
1 (15 oz.) can diced tomatoes
1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce
1/2 tsp. salt
4 big splashes hot pepper sauce (I use Louisiana)
ground black pepper, to taste
1 or 2 tbsp. ground oregano
water, to desired consistency

Brown ground beef in skillet and drain. Rinse in cold water if desired. Put beef in large soup pot. Cook macaroni in boiling salted water about 9 minutes. Do not overcook. Drain macaroni when done.

Add macaroni to beef. Dice green bell pepper. Chop up yellow onion. Add bell pepper and onion to the beef and macaroni mixture. Add diced tomatoes, juice and all. Add tomato sauce. Add all of the seasonings. Add water to your desired consistency.

Bring to a boil, then reduce and simmer gently for 30 minutes.

Enjoy!

Submitted by: Billy