Cheap Poverty Meal Recipe

Ingredients:

Serves 4

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

Directions:

1. 1
   Saute onions and garlic in olive oil until translucent.
2. 2
   Brown ground beef and drain.
3. 3
   Add ground beef, tomatoes, water, raw macaroni, salt and pepper to the onion and garlic mixture.
4. 4
   Cook for 15 to 20 minutes or until macaroni is tender.
5. 5
   If desired, top with Parmesan cheese.
6. 6
   Serve with crusty bread and a salad.