Chili Mac

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 onion
• 2 clove garlic
• 14½ oz canned diced tomatoes
• 15 oz canned kidney beans
• 8 oz tomato sauce
• 2 cup beef broth
• 1½ cup macaroni pasta
• 2 tbsp chili powder
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp paprika
• ½ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp black pepper
• 1 cup cheddar cheese (optional)

Steps

1. Brown ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat, breaking it apart. Drain any excess fat.
2. Add chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet and cook until softened, about 3-5 minutes.
3. Stir in diced tomatoes, kidney beans, tomato sauce, beef broth, chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer.
4. Add macaroni pasta to the skillet, stir well, and cover. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook for 15-20 minutes, or until pasta is tender, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
5. If desired, stir in shredded cheddar cheese until melted and creamy.
6. Serve hot, garnished with extra cheese if desired.