Wayne's Beef And Macaroni And Cheese

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 (16 ounce) bag of large elbow macaroni
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 cups chopped green bell peppers
• 2 cups chopped onions
• 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
• 2 lbs lean ground beef
• 3 cups canned crushed tomatoes
• salt and pepper
• dried basil
• ground cumin
• dried oregano
• 2 -3 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Recipe

• 1 heat the oven to 350 degrees.
• 2 cook the macaroni according to package directions; drain and set aside.
• 3 heat the oil in a skillet; add the peppers, onion, and garlic, and sauté until soft.
• 4 add the ground beef and sauté till browned.
• 5 add the tomatoes, salt and pepper to taste, and the basil, cumin and oregano.
• 6 in a large bowl, combine the macaroni and the beef mixture.
• 7 spread this mixture into a 9x13-inch baking dish. top with the cheese and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the cheese is lightly browned and bubbly.
• 8 note: can use ground turkey or chicken in place of beef.