Chili Mac Recipe - Chili Pepper Madness

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 large onion (diced)
• 2-3 jalapenos (diced (use bell pepper for milder heat))
• 4-5 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 pound ground beef
• 3 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon cayenne (optional, for spicy)
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Hot sauce to taste
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 2 1/2 cups beef broth
• 2 15-ounce cans fire roasted tomatoes (or use diced or crushed tomatoes)
• 1 15- ounce can red kidney beans (drained)
• 8 ounces dry elbow macaroni noodles
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (or use a Mexican blend)