slow cooker chili mac

prep time: 15 minutes      cook time: 6 hours      total time: 6 hours 15 minutes       servings: 6

ingredients
1 lb. lean ground beef, cooked and drained
1 (16 oz.) can beans, undrained
2 large green bell peppers, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce (could also substitute with diced tomatoes and some spaghetti sauce)
1 (16 oz.) can of corn
2 T chili seasoning mix
2 garlic cloves, minced
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1 pkg. elbow macaroni, cooked and drained
salt and pepper to taste
shredded cheese, sliced jalapeno pepper, sour cream, and salsa (optional)

directions

1. in a slow cooker, combine the first 8 ingredients (above dotted line).
2. cover and cook on low for 6 hours or until heated through.
3. stir in macaroni.
4. season with salt and pepper.
5. if desired, top servings with cheese, jalapeno, sour cream, and salsa.

source – taste of home, december/january 2020