Ingredients

The following ingredients have 6 Servings
  • 1 pound ground beef (, 85/15)
  • 1 medium onion (, chopped)
  • 1 green bell pepper (, chopped)
  • 1 can Mexican or chili-style stewed tomatoes (, undrained (14.5 ounces))
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons Homemade Taco Seasoning (, or 1 packet of taco seasoning mix)
  • 2 cups elbow macaroni (, or small shells)
  • 2 cups cheddar cheese (, shredded, divided)

Instruction

  • Cook the pasta two minutes shy of the package instructions, rinse and let cool.
  • In a large skillet, cook ground beef, onion, and green pepper over medium heat 5 minutes, or until beef is no longer pink; drain.
  • Stir in tomatoes, water and taco seasoning. Simmer 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add pasta back into pot, stir well to combine and cook for 2 minutes.
  • Add in cheese, stir well and serve.