Easy Parmesan Chili

• 1-1/2 lb. lean ground beef
• 1 green pepper, chopped
• 1 onion, chopped Safeway 3 lb For $2.99 thru 02/09
• 1 can (15 oz.) tomato sauce
• 1 can (14.5 oz.) diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 can (15 oz.) kidney beans, rinsed
• 1 cup water
• 1 tsp. chili powder
• 1 tsp. ground cumin
• 1/2 cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese, divided
• 2 cups medium pasta shells, uncooked

1. Brown meat in large saucepan; drain.
2. Return meat to pan.
3. Add peppers and onions; cook 5 min., stirring frequently.
4. Add tomato sauce, tomatoes, beans, water, seasonings and 1/4 cup cheese; stir.
5. Bring to boil; cover.
6. Simmer on medium-low heat 45 min., stirring occasionally.
7. About 15 min.
8. before chili is done, cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt.
9. Drain pasta.
10. Serve topped with chili and remaining cheese.

lean ground beef, green pepper, onion, tomato sauce, tomatoes, kidney beans, water, chili powder, ground cumin, parmesan cheese, pasta shells

Taken from www.kraftrecipes.com/recipes/easy-parmesan-chili-156455.aspx (may not work)