One Pot Chili Mac and Cheese

lean ground beef

yellow onion, diced

salt

pepper

red bell pepper, chopped ((optional))

garlic cloves, minced

crushed tomatoes in puree

fire roasted diced tomatoes, (drained)

kidney beans (rinsed and drained)

liquid smoke ((optional))

brown sugar

chili powder

EACH smoked paprika, ground cumin

dried oregano

cayenne pepper ((optional))

reduced sodium chicken broth

uncooked elbow macaroni ((about 12 oz))

softened cream cheese, cubed (I use low fat)

freshly grated sharp cheddar cheese (to taste)

sour cream

fresh parsley