chili mac

Noodles & Pasta

A mashup of chili and macaroni—ground beef, beans, cheese, and pasta in one comforting, spicy skillet. A satisfying meal in every bite.

1 pound ground beef or turkey 1 medium onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped 1 (14.5 ounce) can mexican or chili-style stewed tomatoes, undrained
1/2 cup water
1 (1.25 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
2 cups elbow macaroni or small shells, cooked and drained
2 cups sargento ® shredded reduced fat 4 cheese mexican cheese, divided

Cook ground beef, onion and green pepper in large skillet over medium heat 5 minutes or until beef is no longer pink; pour off drippings. Add tomatoes, water and taco seasoning; simmer 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Toss pasta with meat mixture. Spoon 3 cups of mixture into an 11x7-inch baking dish. Sprinkle with 1 cup cheese; top with remaining meat mixture. Cover with foil; bake in preheated 375 degrees F oven 30 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with remaining cheese. Return to oven 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.