Beefy Mac & Cheese

13 ingredients
5 steps

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces elbow macaroni, cooked and drained
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 -2 serrano peppers (optional) or 1 -2 jalapeno pepper, minced (optional)
  • 28 ounces Mexican-style tomatoes
  • 3 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded, divided
  • salt and pepper, to taste...I use a lot
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 2 teaspoons dried basil

Directions

  1. 1
    In a large skillet, brown ground beef with onions, garlic and peppers until meat is cooked and veggies are soft. Drain.
  2. 2
    Add tomatoes, salt and pepper to taste, cumin, chili powder, oregano and basil.
  3. 3
    Gently add cooked macaroni and 2 cups of cheese into the beef mixture.
  4. 4
    Pour into a greased 13x9-inch casserole dish. Top with remaining 1 cup cheese.
  5. 5
    Bake for 20 minutes at 350°F until bubbly.

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