Chili Mac

Submitted by: Leon and Mary Brock

Attributed to: Jackie Rowell

Category: Entrees

Description: Delicious spin on chili! Serve in with shredded cheddar cheese on top.

Prep time: 10 minutes

Total time: 30 minutes

Servings: 8

Difficulty rating: 2

Ingredients:

1 Pound ground beef

2 Tablespoons olive oil

1 Large onion (diced)

1 Large green pepper (diced)

1 (14.5 ounce) Can diced tomatoes

1 (15.5 ounce) Can kidney beans

1 (8 ounce) Can tomato sauce

4 Ounces Chili peppers (minced, seeded, chopped)

2 Teaspoons chili powder

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 Cup water

2 Cups uncooked elbow pasta

Shredded cheddar cheese for serving

Special tools/utensils needed:

Knife, cutting board, Dutch oven with lid, ladle

Directions: 

1. In the Dutch oven, brown meat over medium-high heat, drain, and set aside. 

2. In the Dutch oven, heat oil to medium-high heat and saute peppers and onions until soft. 

3. Stir in tomatoes (undrained), kidney beans (undrained), tomato sauce, chili peppers, chili powder, salt and 1/2 cup water. Stir in meat and uncooked macaroni. Reduce heat to simmer, cover, and simmer 15-20 minutes until pasta is al dente.