Maggies Chilli Mac

• 1 box of Boca Meat Crumbles or 2/3 pound of ground beef
• 2- (smaller ones, think its the 14 oz) cans of diced tomatoes with chilis (mexican style)- DO NOT DRAIN
• 1 4-oz can of green chilies (mild) drained
• 1 1/2 cups of elbow macaroni, uncooked
• 2 1/2 cups of tomato juice (i buy the campbells brand in the cans. Buy two pop size cans and use the whole thing. no need to measure)
• 2 (smaller cans, once again thinking 14 oz) cans of beans- I use Northern Whites, but you can use pinto or kidney
• 2 tsp of chili powder
• 1 medium onion
• Can add green peppers as well

1. Saute Onion until translucent. Add "meat" cook for 1 minute.
2. Add Salt and Pepper to taste.
3. Add chili peper.
4. Add Tomatoe Juice, Green Chilis, tomatoes to onion/meat mixture. Bring to a boil.
5. Add beans and elbow mac, reduce heat to a simmer. Cover and cook for 15 minutes- until mac is cooked. Make sure you cover!!!
6. Serve with shredded cheese or some avacado etc.... Enjoy!

crumbles, tomatoes, green chilies, elbow macaroni, tomato juice, pinto, chili powder, onion, green peppers

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/maggies-chilli-mac-1252233 (may not work)