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My Grandmother's Gumboli

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Yes, it's nostalgic, but it's also so very good. My grandmother would make this when we would come visit because it feeds a crowd and it is a kid friendly dish. She even snuck peas in it and we liked it for Pete's sake!
Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Total Time 40 mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 10
Calories 350 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lb Ground Beef
  • 1 cup Bell Pepper chopped
  • 1 cup Yellow Onion chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic chopped
  • 1 box Kraft Macaroni and Cheese
  • 1 1.2 oz packet McCormick Chili Seasoning
  • 1 14.5oz can Diced tomatoes
  • 1 12 oz package Frozen Peas
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese

Instructions
 

  • In a large sauce pan boil 6 cups water and prepare the macaroni. Do NOT follow the instructions on the package. Drain macaroni and set aside.
  • In a large skillet, combine the ground beef, peppers and onions. Cook until meat is browned and veggies are translucent. Drain grease off meat.
  • Add the chili seasoning packet to the meat and mix thoroughly. Add the tomatoes and macaroni. Stir until combined. Add the cheese packet from the mac n cheese and the frozen peas. Stir until combined. Simmer over low heat for 5 to 7 minutes
  • Sprinkle with parmesan cheese and enjoy!
Keyword Chili Mac, Easy, Macaroni, Skillet meal