Chili Mac

1 Pound of Ground Beef

Onion Powder

2 Tablespoons of garlic or garlic paste

2 (14 ounce) cans chicken broth or 3 1/2 cups!

1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes

1/2 can (14.5 ounce) kidney beans, drained and rinsed  

2 teaspoons chili powder

1 1/2 teaspoon cumin

1/2 teaspoon season salt

1/4 teaspoon ground pepper

10 ounces uncooked elbow pasta noodles

2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded

 

Cook ground beef/ground turkey.  Add onion powder while browning. Add garlic and cook for 2 more minutes.  Drain if needed. Mix chicken broth, tomatoes, kidney beans, chili powder, cumin, salt & pepper. Mix well and bring to a boil. Add pasta and boil 12 - 15 minutes until pasta is cooked through. Stir as needed. When pasta has absorbed liquid and is cooked through, add cheese and mix well.  Cook for another 5 minutes or until pasta is cooked through.

*Like a mixture of Chili and Mac & Cheese.
**Recipe adapted from numstheword website.