Chili Mac

Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground round steak
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
• 3 cloves minced garlic
• 2 cups cooked elbow macaroni
• 1/2 cup water
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can tomatoes, undrained and chopped
• 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained
• 1 (8 ounce) can corn, drained
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 1 cup sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded

Instructions

1. Cook first 4 ingredients in large Dutch oven over medium high heat until browned, stirring to crumble beef. Drain well; wipe drippings from pan with paper towel.
2. Return beef mix to pan; add macaroni and next 10 ingredients, stirring well. bring to a boil; cover and reduce heat, simmering for 20 minutes.
3. Spoon onto individual plates; top with cheese.