One-Skillet Tex Mex Beef Mac & Cheese

Name: One-Skillet Tex Mex Beef Mac & Cheese
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 large/extra-large sweet vidalia onion, diced small; 1 pound lean ground beef (I used 90% lean); 1 large/extra large red bell pepper, diced small; 1 cup corn (I used frozen straight from the freezer); 1 cup elbow macaroni (dry, uncooked); 1 cup water; one 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes (do not drain); one 8-ounce can tomato sauce; 1 tablespoon cumin, plus more if desired; 1 tablespoon chili powder; 2 teaspoons Mexican oregano (regular oregano may be substituted); 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more if desired; 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste; pinch cayenne pepper, optional and to taste; 1 to 2 cups shredded cheese (I used a Mexican shredded cheese blend); fresh cilantro, finely minced for garnishing

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INGREDIENTS

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2 tablespoons olive oil

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1 large/extra-large sweet vidalia onion, diced small

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1 pound lean ground beef (I used 90% lean)

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1 large/extra large red bell pepper, diced small

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1 cup corn (I used frozen straight from the freezer)

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1 cup elbow macaroni (dry, uncooked)

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1 cup water

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one 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes (do not drain)

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one 8-ounce can tomato sauce

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1 tablespoon cumin, plus more if desired

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1 tablespoon chili powder

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2 teaspoons Mexican oregano (regular oregano may be substituted)

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1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more if desired

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1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste

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pinch cayenne pepper, optional and to taste

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1 to 2 cups shredded cheese (I used a Mexican shredded cheese blend)

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fresh cilantro, finely minced for garnishing

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