Ingredients
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1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef (or ground turkey)
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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1 red bell pepper, coarsely chopped
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1 lb elbow macaroni
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1 teaspoon ground cumin
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1/8-1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
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2 (15 1/2 ounce) jars salsa con queso
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1 cup crushed tortilla chips, divided
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1 teaspoon chopped cilantro
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1/2 cup sliced green onion, divided
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1 green bell pepper, coarsley chopped
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3/4 cup shredded colby-monterey jack cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease/spray a 13" x 9" baking dish.
- Brown ground beef, peppers and garlic in a large skillet until beef is no longer pink; drain and place back into the skillet.
- Meanwhile cook macaroni according to package directions, drain.
- 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.
- Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup crushed tortilla chips and remaining 1/4 cup green onions. Evenly sprinkle with the cheese and cilantro.
- Bake at 350 degree for 30 minutes or until thoroughly heated.