5-Alarm Spicy Skillet Chili Mac

Ingredients:

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 tablespoon extra light olive oil
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 large onion, diced
•  1 jar tomato sauce (8 oz)
• 1 can diced tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons cumin
• 1 tablespoon paprika
• 2 tablespoons cayenne pepper
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 3 large bell peppers, chopped
• 1 can kidney or pinto beans, drained and rinsed
• 2 teaspoons oregano
• 1/4 cup jalapeno peppers
• 1 and 1/2 cups water
• 1 tablespoon Mexican chili powder
• 1 and 1/2 cups dry elbow macaroni noodles or shells
• Optional: sour cream and extra jalapeno peppers

Instructions:

1. In a large skillet, heat olive oil on medium-high heat. Add onion and chopped bell peppers to skillet. Add salt and pepper. Cook for approximately 4 minutes or until vegetables are tender. 
   
2.  Add beef and garlic to skillet. Cook until beef is no longer pink. 
   
3. Add tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, beans, cumin, paprika, cayenne pepper, jalapeno peppers, chili powder, oregano, pasta and water to skillet. Bring to a boil. 
4. Add 1/2 of cheddar cheese to skillet. Then reduce to a simmer and cover. Cook for approximately 20 minutes. 
   
5. Remove from heat. Add remaining cheese to chili.
6. Serve with sour cream and extra jalapenos on top if desired. Enjoy!