Favorite Chili Macaroni

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1/2 cup onions chopped
• 1/2 cup green bell peppers chopped
• 1/2 cup sweet red bell peppers chopped
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 2 cups pasta elbow macaroni
• cooked
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon cumin ground
• 1 teaspoon cilantro
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 14 1/2 ounces tomatoes chopped
• 15 ounces kidney beans
• canned
• 8 3/4 ounces corn
• 8 ounces tomato sauce
• 6 ounces tomato paste
• 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded

Instructions

1. Cook ground beef, onion, bell peppers, and garlic in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat until browned, stirring to crumble beef.
2. Drain well; wipe drippings from pan with paper towels.
3. Return beef mixture to pan.
4. Add all remaining ingredients except cheese, and stir well.
5. Bring to a boil.
6. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
7. Spoon onto individual serving plates; top with cheese.