One-Skillet Cheesy Beef and Macaroni Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 pounds lean ground beef ((85/15%))
• 1 tablespoon vegetable or olive oil
• 1 cup chopped red, yellow, orange, or green bell pepper
• 1 cup chopped peeled carrots
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 2 teaspoons dried oregano
• 2 (28-ounce) cans crushed tomatoes in juice
• 2 cups water
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 2 teaspoons chili powder ((optional but recommended))
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper ((to taste))
• ¾ pound dried elbow macaroni
• 2 cups grated cheddar cheese ((8 ounces))