Mexican Scramble

Photo: flickr user buncheduptv

Ingredients

1 pound ground chuck

1 lrg onion chopped

1/2 green pepper diced

1 can corn - (15 1/4 oz) drained, rinsed

1 can tomatoes and green chilies - (10 oz)

1 can tomato sauce - (8 oz)

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/8 teaspoon freshly-ground black pepper

1 teaspoon chili powder - (to 1 tbspn) according to taste

1 cup cooked macaroni

small (or any pasta)

1 tablespoon cornstarch dissolved in

1/4 cup cold water

Preparation

In a large skillet over medium heat, brown and drain ground chuck.

Add onion, green pepper, corn, tomatoes and green chilies, tomato sauce, salt, pepper, and chili powder; mix well. Cook uncovered over medium heat for 15 minutes; stir periodically.

Add macaroni and cornstarch dissolved in water; stir well. Continue cooking and stirring over medium heat until mixture thickens, about 2 to 3 minutes.

This recipe yields 6 servings.

Serving size: 1 cup.