Taco Bake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb lean ground beef
1 small onion, chopped
3/4 cup water
1 package taco seasoning
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (8 ounce) package shell macaroni, cooked and drained
4 ounces chopped green chilies (mild)
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided

Preparation

Brown ground beef and onion over medium heat; drain.
Add the water, taco seasoning and tomato sauce.
Mix well.
Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes.
Stir in macaroni, chilies and 1 1/2 cups of the cheese.
Pour into a greased 1 1/2 quart baking dish.
Sprinkle with remaining cheese.
Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.