Southwest Chili Mac

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 2 tsp chili powder
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 28 oz can crushed tomatoes
• 1 1/2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
• 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

1. 1

   Cook ground beef until fully cooked. Drain if necessary.

2. 2

   Add the spices to the meat and stir well.

3. 3

   Add the tomatoes and bring to a slight boil.

4. 4

   Add the macaroni; mix well.

5. 5

   Cover and cook over medium heat for 10-12 minutes, until noodles are tender.

6. 6

   Stir in 1 cup of cheese, and top with remaining cheese.

7. 7

   Let stand, covered, for 5 minutes before serving.