Classic Stove-top Mac n’ Beef - Canadian Beef

Ingredients

• 1 lb (500 g) Lean Ground Beef
• 1 onion, diced
• 1 green sweet pepper, seeded and finely diced
• 1 tbsp (15 mL) minced garlic
• 1 tsp (5 mL) salt (approx)
• 1 tsp (5 mL) EACH dried oregano and basil leaves
• ½ tsp (2 mL) pepper (approx)
• Pinch granulated sugar
• 1 can (398 mL) tomato sauce
• 1 can (540 mL) diced stewed tomatoes
• 1 cup (250 mL) water or beef broth
• 2 tbsp (30 mL) tomato paste
• 1 tbsp (15 mL) Worcestershire sauce
• 1 cup (250 mL) dry elbow macaroni
• ¼ cup (60 mL) chopped fresh parsley (optional)