1 lb. ground beef
1 med. onion, chopped
4 oz. of elbow macaroni
1 can of undrained red beans
1 can of tomato soup
1 c. water
1 tsp. chili powder, or to your taste

In large skillet brown ground beef, and onion, when done, drain, then add elbow macaroni, red beans, tomato soup, water and chili powder. Simmer covered 12 to 15 minutes or until macaroni is tender. Check every 5 minutes to see if there is enough liquid to avoid sticking. If not add small amounts of water or catsup.