Chili Mac

INGREDIENTS:

1 lb. ground beef

1 small onion, chopped

1 large green pepper, chopped

28 oz diced tomatoes (or crushed)

27 oz can kidney beans, drained and rinsed

1/2 cup water

4 Tablespoons chili powder

1 tsp salt

2 Cups uncooked elbow macaroni

1/2 cup shredded colby jack cheese

DIRECTIONS:

1. Combine beef, onion, and green pepper in large skillet. Cook at medium temperature until meat is browned. Drain fat.
2. Add tomatoes, water, chili powder, salt. Turn up the heat to boil.
3. Add macaroni and beans. Cover pan and simmer at medium-low heat for 10 to 15 minutes; stir often.
4. Test macaroni for doneness. It should be a little softer than al dente.