Chili Mac- Four Servings- 4 servings

                                      

Ingredients:

  • 2 servings of elbow macaroni
  • 1 pound browned and seasoned ground beef. Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder to taste. (You can use ground chicken or ground turkey if you desire.)
  • 1 can of chili or 1 can of tomato sauce
  • 1 can of diced tomatoes (with green chiles if you like it spicy!)
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 2 tablespoons of olive oil
  • 2 cups of milk
  • 3 cups of water
  • ¼ cup of cheddar cheese (or ¼ cup of Mexican Cheese mix)

Instructions:

In a large pot combine: olive oil, small onion, the chili/or tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, macaroni, 2 cups of milk, 3 cups of water and seasonings. Stir to combine

Bring to a boil, then cover and simmer on low for 12 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and let sit uncovered for 5 minutes to thicken. Top with cheese and serve.

Note: Use seasoned ground beef and cheese if avoiding canned chili.