Ingredients

The following ingredients have 7 Servings
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 pound ground beef - I used lean . (7% fat)
  • 1 large onion (chopped)
  • 4 cloves garlic (chopped)
  • 3 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 14 oz can of kidney beans
  • 1 14 oz can of diced tomatoes (undrained)
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 6 cups beef stock
  • 8 oz elbow macaroni
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/3 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 cups grated cheddar

Instruction

  • Add olive oil to large soup pot or dutch oven.
  • Add ground beef and cook until done. Stirring and breaking up meat with a spoon.
  • Add onion and garlic.
  • Cook for 3-4 minutes until onions soften.
  • Add tomato paste, beans, diced tomatoes and bring to a simmer.
  • Add cumin and chili powder, stir.
  • Add beef stock and bring to a simmer.
  • Add uncooked macaroni, salt and pepper to taste (don't forget to taste for seasoning...more cumin, salt and pepper? )
  • Continue to cook for an additional 8-10 minutes until macaroni is tender.
  • Serve with grated cheese on top!