Beef Macaroni and Cheese

By LindaD

Ingredients

• 1/2-lb box elbow macaroni
• 2 Tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 cup green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 cup onion, chopped
• 1 Tbsp garlic
• 1-lb lean ground beef
• 2 cups crushed tomatoes
• Salt and pepper
• 1 tsp each basil, cumin, oregano
• 2 cups grated cheddar

Preparation

Step 1

Cook macaroni, set aside. Heat oil in skillet; add peppers, onion and garlic, cook until tender. Add tomatoes, salt and pepper, basil, cumin and oregano. In a large bowl combine macaroni and beef mixture. Spread mixture in 8 × 8 baking dish. Top with cheese and bake.

Bake 350* 20-25 minutes.