Chili Mac n' Cheese

Recipe summary

Take a twist on mac n' cheese and spice it up with some beef-and-bean chili.

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Yield: 6-8

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1-4 lbs chuck roast, trimmed and cut in 1-inch cubes
• 2 onions, chopped
• 1 head garlic cloves, chopped
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin seeds
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 dried ancho chili peppers
• 2 28-oz cans of whole tomatoes
• 1 19-oz can of red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 19-oz can of black beans, drained and rinsed
• 3 cups water
• 2 cups elbow macaroni
• 2 cups taco cheese blend