Lentil Chili & Macaroni Skillet – Lentils.org

Ingredients

• 2 Tbsp (30 mL) canola oil
• 1 lb (500 g) lean ground beef
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 1 1/2 Tbsp (20 mL) chili powder
• 1 tsp (5 mL) cumin
• 1 tsp (5 mL) coriander
• 1 tsp (5 mL) dried oregano
• 1 tsp (5 mL) salt
• 1 tsp (5 mL) sugar
• 1/4 tsp (1 mL) pepper
• 2 cups (500 mL) cooked green lentils
• 2 cups (500 mL) crushed tomatoes
• 1 cup (250 mL) diced tomatoes (fresh or canned)
• 1/2 cup (125 mL) water
• 1/2 cup (125 mL) elbow macaroni
• 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) shredded Tex Mex cheese blend