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Macaroni and Tomato Casserole

Casserole prepared from sautéed ground beef, garlic, green pepper and onion combined with tomato juice, tomatoes, salt, pepper, dried oregano, water and macaroni noodles.

Ingredients -

2 pounds Lean Ground Beef
1 cup Yellow Onion, chopped
1-1/2 cup Ice Cold Water
1 Garlic Clove, minced
1/4 cup Green Bell Pepper, chopped
2 (16 ounces each) can Whole Peeled Tomatoes, chopped
1 cup Tomato Juice
Coarse Salt
Fresh Ground Black Pepper
1/2 teaspoon Dried Oregano
2 cups Dried Macaroni, uncooked

Preparation:

1. In a medium skillet, brown the hamburger meat.

2. Add the garlic, green pepper and onion and sauté until the onions are translucent.

3. Drain the excess fat.

4. Combine the tomato juice, tomatoes and the browned meat mixture.

5. Stir in the salt, pepper and oregano.

6. Mix well and place in slow cooker and cook low for 4 to 5 hours.

7. Stir in the uncooked pasta and water and continue cooking for 2 to 3 additional hours.

Casserole Making Tips -
Slow Cooker

	A slow cooker is the same thing as a crock pot. The ceramic pot sits on a heating element and usually has a glass lid. Slow cooking uses low heat over long periods of time to break down foods and cook them thoroughly.

Casserole Making Tips -
Crushed Garlic

	Crushing garlic releases more of the sulfurous chemicals than chopping or mincing. The result is garlic with very intense flavor.

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