Beef Macaroni Soup

This is one of those dishes that are perfect for when you’re short on time and want to serve up a nutritious meal...and fast! Fix a pan of cornbread to complete it. If I don't fix cornbread, you will find my husband eating peanut butter and crackers or a pimiento cheese sandwich with it. 

INGREDIENTS

• 1 lb. ground beef
• 1 can (14.5 oz.) diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 can (14.5 oz.) beef broth
• 1 small can each: green beans or peas, carrots and corn (or any other vegetable)
• 1 tsp. pepper
• 1/2 cup uncooked elbow macaroni*
• *1 cup if you love more pasta

DIRECTIONS

• 1
  In a large saucepan, brown meat and drain grease. Stir in tomatoes, broth, veggies and pepper.
• 2
  Bring to a boil; add macaroni. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 8-10 minutes or until macaroni is tender.