mama's chili mac n cheese

Name: Mama's Chili Mac N Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 pound(s) ground beef; 2 1/3 cup(s) uncooked rotini pasta (7ozs); 1 teaspoon(s) chili powder; 2 1/4 cup(s) hot water; 1 can(s) 14 1/2 oz diced tomatoes with zesty mild green chiles, undrained; 2 cup(s) shredded taco-flavored cheese; - more chili powder if desired

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Constance Kovar

Mesa, AZ

Updated on Dec 4, 2011

Our grandchildren love this, it is fast and simple.

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prep time 15 Min

cook time 10 Min

method Stove Top

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Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
2 1/3 cups uncooked rotini pasta (7ozs)
1 teaspoon chili powder
2 1/4 cups hot water
1 can 14 1/2 oz diced tomatoes with zesty mild green chiles, undrained
2 cups shredded taco-flavored cheese
- more chili powder if desired

How To Make mama's chili mac n cheese

Step 1

In large skillet cook ground beef over med high heat and add chili powder.

Step 2

Stir in pasta, water and tomatoes. Heat till boiling, stirring frequently. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover amd simmer about 12 minutes or until pasta is tender.
Step 3

Remove from heat and let stand 5 minutes. Stir in cheese until melted. Sprinkle with more chili powder if desired.
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