Ingredients

2

tablespoons oil

1 1/2

lb. beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes

1

cup sliced celery

1/2

cup sliced onion

1

(14.5-oz.) can whole tomatoes, undrained, cut up

2 1/2

cups water

1

teaspoon salt

1

teaspoon paprika

1/2

teaspoon chili powder

4 1/2

oz. (1 cup) uncooked elbow macaroni

Preparation

Heat oil in Dutch oven over medium-high heat until hot. Add beef; cook and stir until browned.

Add all remaining ingredients except macaroni; mix well. Cover; simmer 2 hours or until beef is tender.

Stir in macaroni; cook, uncovered, over medium heat for 8 to 10 minutes or until macaroni is tender, stirring occasionally.