1/4 c. onions
1/4 c. peppers
1 lb. hamburger
1 qt. tomatoes
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
1/2 c. light karo syrup
1 bay leaf
2 tbs.cornstarch
chili pepper to taste
3 c. cooked macaroni
1 c. cheddar cheese
Use 1/4 c. of liquid from the tomatoes and mix with cornstarch. Set aside. Brown hamburger and add the peppers and onions. Saute. Add everything except the cornstarch, macaroni, and cheese. Cook over medium heat for 15 minutes. Add cornstarch and macaroni. *Place in an oven-safe baking bowl and cover with cheese. Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes at 350 degrees. Remove foil and cook for 10 additional minutes.
* I still remember Grandma's green pyrex baking bowl that she used. I like to use my pampered chef stone baking dish. A 9x13 works nicely, too.