Favorite Chili Mac

Favorite Chili Mac My Mother used to make this easy recipe and I still love it. It's great for busy week nights.

Ingredients of Favorite Chili Mac

1 cup Elbow macaroni

1 pound Lean ground beef

1 large Onion

3 tablespoons Chili powder

1/4 teaspoon Crushed red pepper

1 28-oz can Diced tomatoes in juice

1 28-oz can Crushed tomatoes

1 15-oz can Red kidney beans

-- Optional toppings --

Cheddar Cheese

Sweet onions

Sour cream

Cook macaroni according to package directions. Drain and keep warm.

Cook ground beef with onion in a 6-quart saucepan or Dutch oven over medium-high heat for 4 to 6 minutes or until crumbly and no longer pink. Drain, if needed. Stir in chili powder and crushed red pepper (if using). Add tomatoes and beans; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; simmer for 20 minutes. Add cooked macaroni; cook for 5 minutes.

Season with salt and pepper to taste.