Chili Con Macaroni

My husband and boys' favourite way to eat chili. We top ours with a dollop of sour cream and parmesan cheese, with toasted bread. From my mother-in-law.

• Ready In: 1 hr 25 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 2  tablespoons  vegetable oil
• 1 1⁄2 cups onions, chopped
• 1  tablespoon minced garlic clove
• 1⁄2 lb ground beef
• 2 -3  tablespoons chili powder
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon oregano
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
• 1  pinch  red pepper
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 3  cups beef broth
• 1 (14 ounce) can red kidney beans
• 1 1⁄2 cups macaroni

Directions

1. Saute onions & garlic.
2. Add beef and brown. Drain off fat.
3. Stir in seasonings and tomato paste.
4. Add broth. Bring to a boil.
5. Partially cover and simmer for 45 minute Stir occasionally.
6. Add drained beans cook 15 minute longer.
7. Cook macaroni according to directions. Drain & add to chili.
8. Heat well before serving.