5 cups water
2 cans diced tomatoes (use tomatoes with chilies for spicier mac)
1 – 1.5 lbs ground beef, browned and drained
1/2 cup dried pinto beans
1/2 cup dried red kidney beans
1 package ( 1.25 oz) chili seasoning mix
2 Tbl dried minced onion
2 tsp beef bouillon granules
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
1.5 cups uncooked rotinni pasta
Shredded Cheddar Cheese
~Place beans in large bowl, cover with water and soak 7 – 8 hours or overnight
~Drain beans, discard water and put in large stock pot/dutch oven along with water, tomatoes (with juice), ground beef and all seasonings. Bring to boil over high heat, cover reduce heat and simmer for 1.5 hours
~Add pasta and simmer 30 – 45 minutes
~Serve plain or sprinkle with cheddar cheese
