Macaroni in Tomato Juice

When I was growing up we went thru periods that we had little money and had to stretch our dollar as far as we could. This is a recipe that sprung from that. This is the ultimate budget friendly comfort food!

Macaroni in Tomato Juice

Ingredients:

1 lb lean ground beef

1 small onion, diced

2 stalks celery, diced

1 4oz can sliced mushrooms

2 c macaroni

1 1qt can tomato juice

1/4 c margarine

1/2 tsp celery salt

1/2 tsp garlic salt

1/2 tsp season salt

1/4 tsp onion salt

pepper to taste

Directions:

Cook 2c macaroni according to pkg directions. While macaroni is cooking prepare the beef mixture.

In a large skillet combine ground beef, celery, mushrooms, and onion. Cook over medium heat until onion is tender.

Drain macaroni and pour back into the pot. Pour beef mixture into the pot with the macaroni. Add butter and stir. Once butter is melted add tomato juice.

Heat over medium heat. Stir in onion salt, garlic salt, season salt, celery salt, and pepper. Cook until it starts to bubble.

Serve with a thick slice of buttered French bread.

ENJOY!