Chili Mac and Cheese Recipe Proper Comfort Food

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 pound ground beef (80/20 blend recommended)
• 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• ½ teaspoon dried oregano
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• Pinch of cayenne pepper (optional)
• 1 pound elbow macaroni
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• ¼ cup all-purpose flour
• 3 cups whole milk
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• 4 cups shredded cheddar cheese (sharp cheddar recommended)
• 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
• Sour cream (optional)
• Chopped green onions (optional)
• Shredded cheese (optional)