| Prep Time | 10 minutes |
| Cook Time | 20 minutes |
| Passive Time | 30 minutes |
| Servings |
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Ingredients
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1 onion chopped
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- black pepper & salt to taste
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 14 1/2 ounce can tomatoes
- 4 cup beef broth
- 15 ounce dark red kidney beans drained and rinsed
- 8 ounce can tomato sauce
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Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef with bay leaf and cook for 5-6 minutes, breaking up the meat with a spatula.
- Add the onion to the pot and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Add the cayenne pepper, smoked paprika, cumin, tomatoes, beef broth, tomato sauce, salt, pepper, kidney beans, and macaroni to the pot. Stir to combine.
- Bring to a simmer, then cover the pot and cook for 12-13 minutes or until pasta is tender. Uncover the pot and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes.
- Sprinkle the cheese over the top of the pasta. Let simmer for 2-3 minutes or until cheese is melted. You can cover the pot if needed to help the cheese melt.
- Top with cilantro, tomatoes, and onion if desired, then serve.