Momma's Chile Mac

Name: Momma's Chile Mac
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 1/2 c elbow macaroni; 1 1/2 lb lean ground beef; 1/2 c chopped onion; 1/2 c chopped celery; 1/2 c chopped green pepper; 28 oz canned chunky tomato sauce; 1 tsp chile powder; 1 tsp mexican seasoning (or use taco seasoning); 1 tsp garlic powder; 1 tsp italian seasoning; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp pepper

By Lynne Hawkins
@chefmamma

I was in the mood for a quick and easy dinner that would reheat easily! This fit the bill for my family of three. It was a dinner one night, then meals the next couple of days as we each had a different weekend schedule. A loaf of garlic bread and a big bowl of salad in the fridge were perfect accompaniments!

Rating:

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Serves:

Prep:

10 Min

Cook:

35 Min

Ingredients

1 1/2 c

elbow macaroni
1 1/2 lb

lean ground beef
1/2 c

chopped onion
1/2 c

chopped celery
1/2 c

chopped green pepper
28 oz

canned chunky tomato sauce
1 tsp

chile powder
1 tsp

mexican seasoning (or use taco seasoning)
1 tsp

garlic powder
1 tsp

italian seasoning
1/2 tsp

salt
1/2 tsp

pepper
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How to Make Momma's Chile Mac

Step-by-Step

In medium saucepan, cook macaroni until just underdone (a bit chewy). Set aside.
Brown ground beef in large skillet, breaking up into pieces. When browned drain and set aside.
In same skillet, saute chopped onions, celery, and green pepper until crisp/tender. Add to beef.
Add seasonings and tomato sauce to the beef and mix thoroughly. Return to heat and continue to simmer another 5-10 minutes or until the flavors have combined and the macaroni is tender.
Serve with grated cheese, garlic bread and a green vegetable.