Ingredients

  • 16 ounces elbow macaroni
  • 12 lb ground beef
  • 12 onion, chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, crushed
  • 6 ounces tomato sauce
  • 12 ounces diced tomatoes with green chilies
  • 14 cup milk
  • 12 teaspoon chopped fresh cilantro
  • 12-1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 12 cantaloupe, sliced

Method

  • In a large pot, cook the macaroni according to the pasta package directions.
  • Drain and set aside.
  • In a large skillet, brown the ground beef with the chopped onion and crushed garlic and drain excess fat.
  • Return the ground beef and onion mixture to the skillet, and add the tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, and milk.
  • Stir in the cilantro, cayenne, and ground cumin, and simmer about 10 minutes, allowing the sauce to form and the flavors to mingle.
  • Add the cooked elbow macaroni to the sauce and mix to combine.
  • Sprinkle the cheese over the top of the mixture while still warm in the skillet, and allow the cheese to melt.