Source: Fix, Freeze, Take and Bake

Ingredients
7oz uncooked macaroni
2lb ground beef
1 large onion, chopped
1 T. minced garlic
28oz diced tomatoes in juice
6oz tomato paste
4oz can chopped chilis, drained
1 t. salt
1 T. chili powder
1/2 t. ground cumin
2c. shredded monteray-jack cheese

1. Cooked macaroni according to package directions; drain.

2. Brown beef, drain. Add onions and garlic; saute until onions are tender. Add tomatoes with juice, tomato paste, chilies, salt, chili powder and ground cumin. Bring to a boil and simmer for 10-15 minutes; stir in cooked macaroni.

3. Transfer to a greased 2-1/2qt baking dish (or two smaller dishes). Top with monterey jack cheese.

–If freezing, freeze now. Thaw in refrigerator before baking–

4. Preheat oven to 375°. Cover and bake 35 minutes. Remove cover and bake additional 10 minutes.
(Submitted by Tiffany)

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