"The original of this somewhat spicy mac-&-cheese -- now slightly tweaked -- was found in the 2006 cookbook, Taste of Home Everyday Light Meals...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 cup elbow macaroni, uncooked
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1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef
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1 medium onion, chopped
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2 large garlic cloves, minced
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1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
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1 (16 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed, drained
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1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
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1 (4 ounce) can green chilies, chopped
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1 teaspoon salt
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3/4 teaspoon chili powder
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1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
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1/2 teaspoon pepper
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2 cups reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend, shredded