Foryoueats: One Pot Chili Mac and Cheese

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves , minced
• 1 onion , finely chopped
• 1 red capsicum / bell pepper , chopped
• 500g / 1 lb ground beef (mince) , I use lean
• 800g / 28 oz crushed canned tomato
• 420g / 14 oz can red kidney beans , drained
• 2 1/2 cups (625 ml) beef broth (chicken broth also ok)
• 250g / 8 oz elbow macaroni pasta (elbow pasta), uncooked
• 2 cups (200g) shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, tasty cheese)
• 1/4 cup coriander / cilantro finely chopped, for garnish
• Spices (Homemade Chili Powder):
• 1 tsp cayenne pepper or pure chilli powder (adjust spiciness to taste) (Note 1)
• 2 tsp paprika powder
• 2 tsp cumin powder
• 1 1/2 tsp onion powder (can sub garlic powder)
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 1/4 tsp salt