Hearty Chili Mac

• 2 lbs ground beef
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 (46 ounce) can tomato juice
• 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
• 2 celery ribs, without leaves chopped
• 3 tablespoons brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon prepared mustard
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 2 (16 ounce) cans kidney beans, rinsed and drained
• 1/2 cup elbow macaroni, uncooked

1. In a Dutch oven, or large kettle, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain.
2. Stir in the tomato juice, tomatoes, celery, brown sugar, chili powder, salt, mustard, and pepper.
3. Bring to a boil.
4. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
5. Add the beans and macaroni.
6. Simmer 15-20 minutes longer or until macaroni is tender.

ground beef, onion, tomato juice, tomatoes, celery, brown sugar, chili powder, salt, mustard, pepper, kidney beans, elbow macaroni

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/hearty-chili-mac-494676 (may not work)