Wacky Macky Goulacky

Ingredients

• 1 12 lbs lean ground beef
• 1 medium white onion (or 1/2 large onion)
• 3 jalapeno peppers (de-seeded & finely minced)
• 2 tablespoons granulated garlic
• 1 12 tablespoons onion powder
• 2 teaspoons salt (or more to taste)
• 2 teaspoons pepper (or more to taste)
• 4 tablespoons taco seasoning
• 1 (1 ounce) packet brown gravy mix
• 32 ounces crushed tomatoes
• 16 ounces beef broth
• 1 (16 ounce) bag elbow macaroni
• 0.5 (16 ounce) bag medium pasta shells
• 0.5 (16 ounce) bag small shell pasta
• 1 lb Velveeta cheese

Instructions

1. Mince onion & green chili peppers.
2. Cube velveeta cheese log into 1/4 inch size cubes.
3. On medium heat, brown ground beef in a very large skillet, adding onion & peppers, cook until vegetables are tender.
4. Add spices in order listed mixing in with beef mixture until absorbed and no clumps, (drain off any excess grease first).
5. Add crushed tomatoes, & beef broth.
6. Stir to combine and bring to a low simmer.
7. Reduce heat allowing sauce to thicken slightly.
8. In a separate large pot (a tall 12 qt size pot is good), cook pasta until al dente.
9. Drain pasta, return to pot.
10. Stir in meat sauce and combine until sauce is semi absorbed.
11. Stir in velveeta cubes until melted and sauce is creamy.
12. Serve.