"What could be tastier on a cold winter day than chili or mac and cheese? Put them together and you have a terrific dish that warms you up and fills you up as well! —Nancy Foust, Stoneboro, Pennsylvania..."
INGREDIENTS
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2-1/2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
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1 medium onion, chopped
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1 medium green pepper, chopped
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1 banana pepper, finely chopped
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2 cans (28 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained
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2 cans (16 ounces each) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
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2-1/2 teaspoons chili powder
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2 teaspoons ground cumin
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2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
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4 cups shredded cheddar cheese
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Optional: Sour cream and additional shredded cheddar cheese