Cook beef with celery and onion over med. heat until browned. Drain any fat and rinse with warm water.

Add other ingredients to meat mixture. Heat to boiling over med. high heat.

Turn temperature to low and cook for about 15 mins in a partially covered pan.

The mixture should be thick and the macaroni and vegetables tender.

Variations for this recipe to add for nutritional value or to make a larger volume: * frozen chopped spinach, partially thawed and broken into small chunks. *frozen or canned peas.... *fresh or frozen chopped broccoli... *thickly sliced or grated carrots.

Use cooked leftover meats like beef or turkey in this recipe.