Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   2      pounds        ground beef
     1/2  cup           chopped onion
   1      clove         garlic -- minced
   1      pound can     tomatoes
   1      cup           tomatoe juice
     1/4  teaspoon      salt & pepper
     1/2  teaspoon      dried oregano
   1      teaspoon      chili powder optional
   2      cups          uncooked elbow macaroni

Preparation:

Brown meat, onions and garlic in skillet and drain. Combine tomatoes, tomato juice,and 1-1/2 C water in crockpot.Add drained meat, onionsgarlic salt and stir in seasonings. Mix well and cook on low 6-8 hours. Stir in uncooked macaroni and continue cooking 2-3 hours, until macaroni is tender.