Hearty Beef and Macaroni Dinner

1 pound lean ground beef
2 cups chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes, undrained
4 oz (1 cup) uncooked elbow macaroni
1 cup hot water
1/2 cup ketchup
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning

Cook beef, onions and green pepper in Dutch oven over medium high heat. Cook until beef is thoroughly cooked and onions and green pepper are tender. Drain on paper towels.

Wipe excess grease out of Dutch oven. Return beef mixture to pot and stir in remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover tightly and simmer 10 to 15 minutes or until macaroni is done.

***This recipe is very easy to double and even triple. The longer you let it cook, the thicker the tomatoes get. I seldom measure any of these ingredients, instead adding stuff to my personal taste.

Recipe courtesy of Pillsbury One Pot Meals