1 1/2 lbs ground beef
1 cup onion - chopped (1 large)
3 cloves garlic - minced
1 (15 oz) can chili beans in chili gravy (undrained)
1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes and green chilies (undrained) - can use rotel
1 cup beef broth
3/4 cup green bell pepper - chopped (1 medium)
2 tsp chili powder
1 tsp ground cumin
1/4 tsp salt
8 oz dried pasta - macaroni or cavatappi
Shredded cheese - garnish
Chopped green onion - garnish
In a large skillet cook meat, onions and garlic on medium. Drain off fat
Combine meat mixture, chili beans, tomatoes, broth, green bell pepper, chili powder, cumin and salt in crock pot.
Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours or on high for 2-3 hours.
While meat mixture is cooking in crock pot, cook pasta and drain. Stir cooked pasta into meat mixture and finish cooking.
Garnish with shredded cheese and chopped onions.
