Chili Mac
Ingredients
▢1 tbsp olive oil
▢2 garlic cloves , minced
▢1 onion , finely chopped
▢1 red capsicum / bell pepper , chopped
▢500g / 1 lb ground beef (mince) , I use lean
▢800g / 28 oz crushed canned tomato
▢420g / 14 oz can red kidney beans , drained
▢2 1/2 cups (625 ml) beef broth (chicken broth also ok)
▢250g / 8 oz elbow macaroni pasta (elbow pasta), uncooked
▢2 cups (200g) shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, tasty cheese)
▢1/4 cup coriander / cilantro finely chopped, for garnish
SPICES (HOMEMADE CHILI POWDER):
▢1 tsp cayenne pepper or pure chilli powder (adjust spiciness to taste) (Note 1)
▢2 tsp paprika powder
▢2 tsp cumin powder
▢1 1/2 tsp onion powder (can sub garlic powder)
▢1 tsp dried oregano
▢1/2 tsp black pepper
▢1 1/4 tsp salt