MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.06 Title: Chilli Macaroni & Cheese Categories: Beef, Pasta, Cheese, Chilies Yield: 12 servings 2 1/2 lb 90% lean ground beef 1 md Onion; chopped 1 md Bell pepper; chopped 1 Banana pepper; fine chopped 56 oz Diced tomatoes (2 cans); - undrained 32 oz Kidney beans (2 cans); - rinsed, drained 2 1/2 ts Chilli spice mix 2 ts Ground cumin 2 c Uncooked elbow macaroni 4 c Cheddar cheese; shredded Sour cream (optional) Additional Cheddar cheese; - shredded (optional) In a Dutch oven, cook beef, onion and peppers over medium-high heat until beef is no longer pink and vegetables are tender, breaking up beef into crumbles, 8-10 minutes; drain. Transfer to a 7 qt slow cooker. Stir in tomatoes, beans, chilli spice and cumin. Cook, covered, on low until flavors are blended, 5-6 hours. Meanwhile, cook macaroni according to package directions; drain. Add to slow cooker. Stir in cheese until melted. If desired, serve with sour cream and additional cheese. Recipe by Nancy Foust, Stoneboro, Pennsylvania RECIPE FROM: https://www.tasteofhome.com Uncle Dirty Dave's Archives MMMMM