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Tasty Chili Mac and Cheese

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Ingredients

  • 2 pounds lean ground beef
  • 1 1-ounce package chili seasoning (or make your own with chili powder and your favorite spices)
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 4-ounce can diced jalapeños
  • 1 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes
  • Salt and pepper
  • 1 15-ounce can chili beans (optional)
  • 1 pound seashell pasta (or elbow macaroni or penne)
  • 1 1/2 cups grated Cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese

Details

Preparation

Step 1

In a medium-size pot or Dutch oven, brown ground beef over medium heat. Drain off excess fat.
Add chili seasoning to taste, onion, garlic, jalapeños and tomatoes and their juice.
Simmer for 30 minutes over medium heat.
Add water to keep a good consistency if needed. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Add beans.
Cook pasta according to package directions.
Drain and rinse, then add to the mix and stir to combine.
Sprinkle grated cheese over the top and put the lid on the pot until the cheese has melted.
Makes 6 servings.

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