HealthNotes

Easy Supper Casserole

• From: The Bean Institute

Ingredients

• 1/2 lb lean hamburger

• 1 tsp oregano, crushed

• 1 onion, chopped

• 1/2 tsp chili powder

• 1 cup dry macaroni

• 1/2 tsp salt

• 2 1/2 cups tomato juice

• 1/4 tsp pepper

• 1 15.5 oz can Mexican-style pinto beans

• 1 cup cheddar cheese, grated

A macaroni and ground beef casserole that kids will love to eat and adults will love to make—it's quick and easy!

Directions

• Brown hamburger in a large frying pan or electric skillet; drain fat.
• Add chopped onion to hamburger; cook until onion is clear.
• Turn heat down; add macaroni, beans, juice, and spices, stirring to combine.
• Cover pan and simmer mixture for 20 minutes (if you uncover the pan more than twice to check and stir, add additional tomato juice).
• Remove pan from heat, stir, and sprinkle grated cheese on top of mixture. Cover and let stand until cheese melts.