Chili Mac

Ingredients:

1 lb hamburger
1 onion, chopped
2 cans of Ro-Tel diced tomatoes with chilies, undrained
1 1/2 cup elbow macaroni or other fun shapes
1 cup water
1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded

Notes:

main course

Instructions:

Heat dutch oven** to 375 degrees for Frying.
Put in hamburger and onion.
Fry uncovered until hamburger is well browned, stirring often.
Stir in tomatoes, water, and pasta.
Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat to about 225 degrees, cover, and Simmer for 20 minutes or until pasta is tender.
Sprinkle cheese on each bowl when it is served.
Serves about 4 to 6.

** All dutch oven recipes use a 12-inch dutch oven, unless specified. If you have a 10-inch dutch oven, use about 2/3 to 3/4 of the ingredient amounts but keep the temperature and time about the same.
If no temperature is listed, use 350 degrees.
See Heat Settings page for temperature and coal placement
for Frying, Stewing, Roasting, Baking, and Simmering.