Texas Ranch Stew

• small shell pasta1 cup
• lean ground beef↗1 lb
• onion↗1

  medium, chopped

• green pepper↗1

  medium, chopped

• garlic cloves↗2

  minced

• V8 vegetable juice↗3 cans

  5 1/2 ounce

• baked beans1 can

  15 ounce, undrained

• Mexican-style tomatoes↗1 can

  14 1/2 ounce, undrained

• frozen corn↗1⁄2 cup

  thawed

• chili powder↗1 tablespoon
• salt↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• pepper↗1⁄4 teaspoon

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Cook pasta according to package directions.

2. 2

   Meanwhile in a large skillet, cook beef, onion, green pepper and garlic over medium heat until beef is no longer pink, drain.

3. 3

   Stir in remaining ingredients.

4. 4

   Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

5. 5

   Stir drained pasta into stew.