Chili mac

Ingredients

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• 2 cups elbow macaroni
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 cups tomato sauce
• 1 can (15 ounces) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup water
• 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Let’s make it

1. Cook the macaroni until tender; drain.
2. Brown the beef and onion in a skillet over medium heat until the beef reaches 160°F, about 8 to 10 minutes. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds.
3. Stir in tomato sauce, beans, chili powder, cumin, salt, and water; simmer 10 minutes.
4. Fold in the macaroni and 1 cup of the cheese.
5. Top with the remaining cheese, cover for 2 minutes, and serve.