"Chili Macaroni - Everyone needs dishes like this chili mac in their recipe file. It's the best of both worlds combining cheesy macaroni and chili into one hearty dish...."
INGREDIENTS
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8 oz elbow macaroni
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1 medium onion (diced)
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1 medium poblano pepper (diced and seeded)
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4 clove garlic (minced)
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olive oil
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seasoned salt and black pepper
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1 1/2 lb extra lean ground beef
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1/4 cup dark chili powder
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1 1/2 Tbsp cumin
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2 tsp Mexican oregano
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1/2 tsp lemon pepper
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1/4 tsp ground ancho or chipotle pepper [more or less to taste]
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2 [14.5] oz can chili seasoned diced tomatoes
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1 [16] oz can light red kidney beans (drained)
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2 cup shredded colby-jack cheese
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1/4 cup chopped cilantro
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toppings: sliced green onions (shredded cheese, sour cream)