Cajun Style Chili Mac

Submitted by Chef shapeweaver

"I had a couple of leftover hamburger patties from Recipe #276437 by Becky in Wisconsin and really didn't want to reuse them the same way, so I came up with this recipe. If your try this,please feel free to change the amount of seasonings according your tastes.If you use regular hamburger patties add about 1 1/2 teaspoons of any type of Cajun Seasoning to the recipe, I recommend Recipe #33092.Submitted to Food.com (a.k.a. " ZAAR ") on June 21st.,2012"

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 8 ounces hamburger patties, chopped into small pieces (I used leftovers from Cajun Beef Burgers )
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can of chili seasoned tomatoes (do not drain )
• 1 (15 ounce) can red kidney beans (do not drain )
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 1 cup water
• 1 1⁄4 cups rotini pasta (or you can use any other similar pasta )
• 1 1⁄2 ounces monterey jack pepper cheese

directions

1. In a large skillet over medium heat add the oil, heat oil until hot but not smoking.
2. Add chopped patties, and lightly brown.
3. Then add all ingredients,( if not using seasoned patties,add Cajun Seasoning) except the pasta and bring to a boil.
4. After mixture has started to boil add pasta, cover and reduce heat to medium low.
5. While pasta is cooking, stir occasionally to prevent sticking.(You might need a bit more water to completely cook pasta.).
6. After cooking, add pepperjack cheese, and stir to melt.