Description
A spicy and comforting dish featuring ground beef, pasta, beans, and jalapeños.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (15 oz) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (15 oz) can diced tomatoes
- 1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce
- 1 cup water
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 8 oz elbow macaroni
- 2 jalapeños, seeded and minced
- Shredded cheddar cheese, for topping
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef in a large pot over medium heat. Drain off any excess grease.
- Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
- Add the kidney beans, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, water, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer.
- Stir in the elbow macaroni and minced jalapeños.
- Cover and cook for 15-20 minutes, or until the pasta is tender, stirring occasionally.
- Serve hot, topped with shredded cheddar cheese.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of jalapeños to your spice preference.
- For a milder dish, remove the seeds and membranes from the jalapeños.
- You can add other vegetables like corn or bell peppers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American