Recipes: Pasta, Beans, And Rice: Beef And Macaroni

3 pounds ground beef
1 cup chopped onion
2 cloves minced garlic or 2 tsp. garlic powder
1 1/2 cups ketchup
1 cup chopped green bell pepper
1/2 cup water
4 tablespoons brown sugar
4 tablespoons prepared mustard
4 tablespoons vinegar
4 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
3 teaspoons chili powder
3 cups cooked elbow macaroni
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Salt and pepper to taste

Brown hamburger in a skillet.

Mix with remaining ingredients, except the cheese.
Place into crockpot and sprinkle cheese over top.

Cook on high for 1 hour or low for 3 hours.

Alternately, you can skip browning the beef beforehand.
Just cook for 1/2 an hour longer.

Submitted By: Teri Frey