Chili Max

Hi, I'm one of the suckers er...contributors Nichole got to help her here.  My name is Theresa.  Nichole and I have been best friends for so long I've lost track (though she'll be quick to point out how long so that I'll feel old!)  Today has been rainy and cold all day so I decided tonight's dinner of choice will be my mom's Chili Max.  It's a good heat you up kind of dinner.  Start with a pound of ground beef, cook it with some seasonings.  I use some onion powder, garlic powder, salt, pepper, chili powder, and cayenne powder.  Once that's cooked I add a half a can of petite diced tomatoes, a can of tomato sauce, a can of dark kidney beans, a cup of elbow macaroni, and a half cup of water.  Bring it to a boil, then put a lid on it and simmer til the pasta is done.  You can top with Mexican cheese, or if you like really spicy sliced Jalapenos as my boyfriend does.  It's pretty easy and very good on a cold icky winter (or fall) day!