Poverty Meal

2 (16 ounce) cans stewed tomatoes
1 can water
1 lb ground beef, browned and drained
1 large onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
8 ounces uncooked elbow macaroni
salt
pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil

1. Sautee onions and garlic in olive oil until translucent.
2. Add tomatoes, water, ground beef, macaroni, salt and pepper.
3. Cook for 15-20 minutes or until macaroni is done.
4. If desired, top with parmesan cheese.
5. Serve with crusty bread and a salad.

I'm not sure why it's called poverty meal--sounds alot like what my mom called "chilli". Nothing like coming home after a long day at school, and finding mom home w/ her chilli on the stove. YUMMY!!!!

THanks for posting,
Julie

My mom used to make something like that. Don't remember what she called it right off the bat, but I'm telling ya...It was GOOD!

We call that Yucamay. Only difference is I use 1 can of stewed tomatoes and one can of tomatoes. I also put in diced yellow peppers.

Around here we call that American cop suey.

That's it! American Chop Suey! I knew I'd think of the name of it! lol
Must be a New England thing, huh?

I don't kown I'm a navy brat. I grew up in a few sates.

I made it for hubby one time when we first got married. He asked me what it was. I told him and he said...it must be a New England thing. lol
He had never heard of it. He grew up a Navy brat, now he's IN the Navy and WE have Navy brats. lol

Hi Sondray:
This recipe is similar to what my mom used to make when we were kids. She called it "Goulash." We loved it! Thanks for reminding me of the dish...I will have to try your recipe very soon. Thanks for sharing.

Thats what Mom always called chili-mac. Yummy :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: Pam W.