Ingredients

1

lb. lean ground beef

1

cup sliced carrots

1/2

cup chopped onion

1/2

cup chopped celery

2

garlic cloves, minced

1/2

teaspoon salt

1

(19-oz.) can cannellini beans, drained, rinsed

1

(15.5 or 15-oz.) can light red kidney beans, drained, rinsed

1

(14.5-oz.) can diced tomatoes with basil, garlic and oregano, undrained

1

(14 1/2-oz.) can ready-to-serve beef broth

6

cups water

1/4

cup chili sauce

4

oz. (1 cup) uncooked large macaroni rings

Preparation

Brown ground beef in Dutch oven over medium-high heat until thoroughly cooked, stirring frequently. Drain.

Reduce heat to medium. Add carrots, onion, celery, garlic and salt; mix well. Cook 5 to 8 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender, stirring occasionally.

Add all remaining ingredients except macaroni; mix well. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer 15 minutes to blend flavors.

Add uncooked macaroni; cook 8 to 10 minutes or until macaroni is of desired doneness, stirring occasionally.