• 1 pound ground beef
• 4 cups water
• 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) Italian-style stewed tomatoes, undrained
• 1-1/2 cups frozen mixed vegetables
• 4 teaspoons instant beef bouillon granules
• 1 cup uncooked large elbow macaroni
• 6 ounces smoked beef sausage, cut into 1/2-inch slices
• Salt and pepper

• Brown ground beef in large nonstick skillet over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes or until beef is not pink, breaking up into 3/4-inch crumbles.
• Remove from skillet with slotted spoon.
• Meanwhile combine water, tomatoes, mixed vegetables and bouillon granules in large saucepan; bring to a boil.
• Stir in macaroni and beef; return to a boil.
• Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 8 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Stir in sausage; continue simmering 2 to 4 minutes or until macaroni is tender.
• Season with salt and pepper, as desired.

Using 80% lean ground beef:

• 561 calories
• 35 g protein
• 38 g carbohydrate
• 30 g fat
• 3,301 mg sodium
• 101 mg cholesterol
• 8.7 mg niacin
• 0.4 mg vitamin B6
• 2.9 mcg vitamin B12
• 4.6 mg iron
• 6.2 mg zinc