Ingredients:
1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef ( or ground turkey)
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 green bell peppers, coarsley chopped
1 red bell peppers, coarsely chopped
1 lb elbow macaroni
1/2 cup sliced green onions, divided
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8-1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 (15 1/2 ounce) jars salsa con queso
1 cup crushed tortilla chips, divided
3/4 cup shredded colby-monterey jack cheese
1 teaspoon chopped cilantro
Directions:
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.
Servings: 8-10
Time preparation: 20 min.
Time total: 50 min.