Ingredients:
1 lb ground beef
2 tablespoons minced fresh garlic
1 onions, chopped
1 green bell peppers, chopped
1 -2 teaspoon dried chili pepper flakes ( optional or to taste, add in if you like spicy!)
2 (1 ounce) packages taco seasoning mix ( you can use 1 package if desired)
1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese (optional)
8 slices bacon ( cooked till very crisp and chopped)
1 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce
2 (10 ounce) cans tomato soup
1 -2 tablespoon brown sugar (optional)
seasoning salt ( can use white salt)
pepper
3 cups cooked macaroni ( can use less, cook the macaroni to JUST firm-tender)
4 cups shredded tex-mex cheese, divided ( or to taste or cheddar cheese or mozzarella cheese)
Directions:
In a large skillet brown the beef with dried chili flakes, onion, garlic and the green pepper until the beef is no longer pink (about 10-12 minutes, make sure the beef is well browned) drain any fat.
Add in taco seasoning mix with Parmesan cheese; mix to combine and cook 1 minute.
Add in the cooked chopped bacon, tomato sauce, 2 cans tomato soup and brown sugar (if using); simmer for 30-40 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Season with seasoning salt and pepper and mix in 2 cups shredded Tex-Mex or cheddar cheese.
Add in the cooked macaroni pasta; mix to combine.
Set oven to 350 degrees F.
Grease a 13 x 9-inch casserole dish (or larger).
Transfer the mixture to the casserole dish.
Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese, then about 2 cups (or more)grated Tex-Mex or cheddar cheese.
Bake uncovered for about 20 minutes, or until bubbly and the cheese has melted.
Delicious!
Servings: 8
Time preparation: 30 min.
Time total: 50 min.