1 step chili

Prep Time: 0 Minutes

Cook Time: 0 Minutes

Ready In: 0 Minutes

Servings: 16

Ingredients:

2 pound(s) ground beef browned and drained

15 ounce(s) dark red kidney beans undrained

15 ounce(s) light red kidney beans undrained

28 ounce(s) diced tomatoes undrained

4 tablespoon(s) chili powder

2 teaspoon(s) salt

1 teaspoon(s) cumin

12 ounce(s) tomato paste

1 whole(s) green pepper cut into 1/2 cubes

1 whole(s) medium onion chopped into 1/2 chunks

2 clove(s) crushed garlic

1/2 teaspoon(s) red pepper flakes (optional)

3 cup(s) elbow macaroni cooked according to package directions

2 tablespoon(s) sour cream for garnish

2 tablespoon(s) shredded cheddar cheese for garnish

Directions:

1. Place ground beef in a 2 quart microwave save dish and microwave on high for approximatley 10 minutes. Every few minutes remove from microwave to separate pieces. When no longer pink, drain grease. Add all other ingredients, up to and including pepper flakes, spreading evenly over the beef. Microwave on HI for 5 minutes. Stir. Microwave for an additional 20 minutes, stopping after 10 minutes to stir again. Remove from microwave and stir in 3 cups cooked elbow macaroni. Serve with sour cream and shredded cheddar cheese if desired.

By RecipeOfHealth.com