Description

Chili lovers, listen up. This easy one skillet casserole will be a big hit anytime you serve it. It's so easy, you can make it on a busy weeknight and so good you will want it on the weekend.

Ingredients

• 1 lb. extra lean ground beef
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 t. minced garlic
• 1 small red pepper, diced
• 15 oz. can red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
• 8 oz. can tomato sauce
• 2 medium ripe tomatoes
• ½ c. elbow macaroni
• ½ c. water
• 1 T. chili powder
• 1 t. cumin
• 1 t. dried cilantro
• 1 t. salt
• freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 1 c. Mexican blend cheese, grated

Steps

1. In a large skillet, cook beef until starting to brown, add onions, pepper and garlic; cook until translucent. Drain off and discard any grease.
2. Add kidney beans, tomato sauce, tomatoes, macaroni, water, chili powder, cumin, cilantro, salt and pepper; stir. Bring to a boil; cover; reduce to simmer; cook for 20 minutes; stir. Top with cheese; cover for 2-3 minutes until melted.
3. 6 servings.