Add macaroni to boiling water and cook for 7 minutes. Cook the first 3 ingredients in cast-iron skillet until meat is brown and vegetables are tender. Drain off fat. Add tomato juice, macaroni, and spices. Simmer until liquid is almost absorbed.
Note: Served with a salad, this makes a delicious meal.
Nutrients per serving: Calories 323, fat 11g, cholesterol 49mg, carbohydrate 36g, sodium 64mg.
Exchanges: Bread 2, Meat 2, Vegetable
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