Cheesy Chili Mac

Cheesy Chili Mac

1 box macaroni & cheese [plus milk and butter, according to package]

1 Tbsp olive oil

1 lb ground beef

½ green bell pepper, chopped

½ medium onion, chopped

1 cup frozen corn

6 oz tomato paste

½ cup water

16 oz kidney beans, drained

1 Tbsp chili powder

1 tsp cumin

½ tsp cayenne pepper

Salt & ground black pepper, to taste

✧ Cook pasta from macaroni & cheese as directed.

✧ Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and green pepper. Cook until soft and caramelized, about 5 minutes.

✧ Add ground beef. Cook until browned.

✧ Stir in the cheese ingredients from the macaroni & cheese [cheese packet, milk, butter].

✧ Stir in the rest of the ingredients. Cover and reduce heat. Simmer 30 minutes.