Chili Mac

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef or turkey
• 1 medium onion , chopped
• 1 green bell pepper , chopped
• 1 can Mexican or chili-style stewed tomatoes , 14.5 ounce
• 0.5 cups water
• 1 package taco seasoning mix , 1.25 ounce
• 2 cups elbow macaroni or small shells , cooked and drained
• 2 cups Sargento ® Shredded Reduced Fat 4 Cheese Mexican Cheese , divided

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

2. 2

   Cook ground beef, onion, and bell pepper in a large skillet over medium heat until beef is crumbly and no longer pink, about 5 minutes; pour off drippings.

3. 3

   Add tomatoes, water, and taco seasoning; simmer, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir cooked pasta into meat mixture until combined.

4. 4

   Spoon 3 cups meat mixture into an 11x7-inch baking dish. Sprinkle with 1 cup cheese; top with remaining meat mixture. Cover with aluminum foil.

5. 5

   Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Remove foil; sprinkle with remaining cheese. Continue baking until cheese is melted, about 5 minutes.