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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 50 Minutes Servings: 10 |
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A quick, comforting casserole. Good garnished w/ chopped tomatoes, sour cream and black olives Ingredients:
1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef (or ground turkey) |
2 garlic cloves, minced |
1 green bell pepper, coarsley chopped |
1 red bell pepper, coarsely chopped |
1 lb elbow macaroni |
1/2 cup sliced green onion, divided |
1 teaspoon ground cumin |
1/8-1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper |
2 (15 1/2 ounce) jars salsa con queso |
1 cup crushed tortilla chips, divided |
3/4 cup shredded colby-monterey jack cheese |
1 teaspoon chopped cilantro |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease/spray a 13 x 9 baking dish.
2. Brown ground beef, peppers and garlic in a large skillet until beef is no longer pink; drain and place back into the skillet.
3. Meanwhile cook macaroni according to package directions, drain.
4. Add cooked, drained macaroni to drained cooked beef in the skillet; add 1/4 cup green onions, seasonings, salsa con queso, and 1/2 cup of the crushed chips; pour into the 13 x 9-inch baking dish.
5. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup crushed tortilla chips and remaining 1/4 cup green onions. Evenly sprinkle with the cheese and cilantro.
6. Bake at 350 degree for 30 minutes or until thoroughly heated.
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