Skillet Chili Mac

INGREDIENTS

1/2 tbsp

cooking oil

1 1/2 cups

chopped onion

1/2 cup

chopped bell pepper

or 2 jalapenos , chopped

1 lb

ground beef

1 lb

raw breakfast sausage

1 tbsp

minced garlic

2 1/2 tbsp

chili powder , or to taste

1/2 tsp

cumin

1/4 tsp

dried oregano

Kosher salt and black pepper ,

1 14.5 ounce can

diced tomatoes

1 8 ounce can

of tomato sauce

1 7 ounce can

green chilies

2 cups

water

1 15.5 ounce can

pinto or red kidney beans , drained and rinsed

1 1/2 cups

dry medium cut pasta (like elbow macaroni or shells)

1 cup

shredded Cheddar cheese , divided, or to taste, plus more for garnish

Sliced green onions , fresh diced tomatoes , sour cream or your other favorite chili toppings