Name: Chili Mac 'n' Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cups macaroni, uncooked; 1 pound ground beef; 1 green bell pepper, diced (optional); 1/2 yellow onion, diced; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 2 teaspoons chili powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 2 small cans diced tomatoes or 2 cans tomato soup; 1 (16-ounce) can kidney beans, drained; 4 ounces mozzarella or Cheddar cheese, grated

This is a super recipe for Chili Mac ‘n’ Cheese. The recipe can easily be halved if you would like to make less.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Yield: 8 servings 1x
Category: Main Dish
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American

Instructions

Cook macaroni for about 7 minutes.
Meanwhile, brown meat, bell pepper (if using) and onion in a large saucepan; drain fat.
Add garlic, chili powder, salt and pepper. Mix well and cook over low heat for about 5 minutes.
Add cooked macaroni, tomatoes or tomato soup and kidney beans. Heat thoroughly.
Just before serving, add the grated cheese. Cover and heat until cheese melts.

Notes

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Chili Mac ‘n’ Cheese