Shelly's Recipe

CHILI-CHEESEBURGER MAC-AND-CHEESE

Category: Casseroles - Beef

1 (12-oz.) box shells and cheese
1 lb ground beef
1 tsp chili powder
1/4 tsp cumin and salt
1 (15 oz) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes with mild green chilies
2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

Prepare shells and cheese according to package directions.

Meanwhile, brown beef in a 12-inch (2 1/2-inch-deep) nonstick skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat, stirring often, 8 minutes or until no longer pink; drain and rinse under hot running water. Return beef to skillet; stir in chili powder, cumin, and salt. Cook 2 minutes.

Add beans, tomatoes, and 1/4 cup water. Cook 5 to 8 minutes or until most of liquid has evaporated. Stir prepared pasta into beef mixture, and sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley. Serve immediately. Serves 4