BARBEQUE CHILI MAC, IRIS'S

Barbeque Chili Mac, Iris's image

Provided by iris mccall @irislynn

Categories Beef

Number Of Ingredients 12

- kosher salt and fresh black pepper
1 pound(s) corkscrew pasta, cooked and drained
1 tablespoon(s) olive oil
4 slice(s) bacon, cooked ,drained, and diced
1&1/2 pound(s) lean ground beef
3 tablespoon(s) tomato paste
1&1/2 cup(s) sweet & tangy barbeque sauce, i use famous daves'
1 can(s) 14 oz. crushed tomatoes
1 can(s) 28oz. diced tomatos, including juice
1 can(s) 15 oz pinto beans
1 package(s) ranch dressing mix
- green onions, sour cream, & heddar cheese to garnish

Steps:

Gather ingredients. Cook pasta according to the package directions. Drain pasta and toss with olive oil.
Cook bacon in large Dutch oven over medium heat until it is just lightly crisp and the fat is rendering. toss in onion, jalapeno, and garlic and sauté until tender. Add the beef to the veggies to brown breaking up with a wooden spoon. Throw in the tomato paste and stir to blend.
Stir in barbeque sauce, crushed and diced tomatos and beans, plus ranch seasoning and simmer for 20 minutes, allowing the flavors to blend. Taste and adjust seasoning as desired. add salt and pepper if needed. Add pasta to meat mixture and stir. Serve hot with condiments.
all my prep times are based on what I do by hand, if you have a food processor, it'll be quicker. enjoy!!