- 1 lb ground round
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon dried basil
- 3 cups of beef broth
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 28 oz can of diced tomatoes
- 6oz can of tomato paste
- ¾ cup water
- 1 cup bloody mary mix (I used Mr. & Mrs. T)
- 3 cups medium shell noodles, cooked and drained
- 6 slices Muenster cheese
- Extra Muenster cheese for garnish
- In a large skillet, brown the ground round with the butter, garlic and onions until the meat is no longer pink.
- Slowly add the tomatoes, beef broth, paste, parsley, brown sugar, basil, bloody mary mix and water to the meat and combine well.
- Stir in the cooked noodles and simmer for 30-45 minutes on the stove top stirring every 15 minutes or so.
- Lay slices of cheese on top of the chili mac mixture in the skillet. Cover and allow the cheese to melt for 3-5 minutes.
- Top individual portions with extra cheese cut into strips, if desired.
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