Favorite Chili Mac

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef (optional)
• 2 large onions, diced
• 1 small green bell pepper, diced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 cup catsup
• 1 cup tomato juice (optional)
• 2 beef bouillon cubes
• 1 tablespoon fresh oregano, chopped or 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 (15 1/2 ounce) can red beans, drained
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• shredded parmesan cheese, to taste
• 1 lb spaghetti, cooked according to package directions

Sauce

• 2/3 cup catsup
• 1/3 cup worcestershire sauce

Directions

1. 1

   If using meat, brown ground beef until no longer pink. Drain.

2. 2

   Add olive oil to skillet.

3. 3

   Saute the onions and bell pepper in olive oil until tender, about 3-5 minutes.

4. 4

   Add the remaining ingredients.

5. 5

   Simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

6. 6

   Meanwhile, combine sauce ingredients.

7. 7

   To assemble each individual portions:.

8. 8

   Place portion of cooked spaghetti on plate.

9. 9

   Top with portion of chili mac mixture.

10. 10

    Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

11. 11

    Top with 1/4 cup of the sauce.

12. 12

    Enjoy!