Chili Mac ‘n’ Cheese

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

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

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.

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