Ground Elk Casserole

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground elk (or Venison, Beef, Buffalo)
• 1 cup onion, diced small (about 1 medium)
• 1/2 cup green pepper, diced small (about 1/2 a pepper)
• 1 large garlic clove, minced
• 1 1/2 cups dry elbow macaroni, prepare according to pkg. al dente
• 1 quart diced tomato, home canned if you have it
• 1 (15 ounce) can kernel corn, drained
• 1 (14 ounce) can black beans, Drained
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1-1 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• salt
• pepper

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.

2. 2

   In a Large dutch oven Brown Elk, onion, garlic and green pepper in your skillet with 1 tablespoons Olive Oil until fully cooked. Drain the meat mixture and rinse with hot water, this helps remove any "game" taste your meat may have.

3. 3

   Return to your pot and season with salt and pepper. Add in the tomatoes, corn, beans, cooked pasta, and chili powder. Mix well.

4. 4

   Top with shredded cheese.

5. 5

   Bake at 350 degrees for 35 minutes until cheese is melted and it's hot through.