INGREDIENTS:
1 lb ground beef
10oz beef chorizo (can use extra ground beef instead)
16oz shell pasta
3 oz real bacon bits
1 onion, sliced thin
14.5 oz can diced tomatoes
4c beef broth
big glob of minced garlic
8oz onion/chive cream cheese spread
16oz 2% velveeta
shredded cheddar (as needed, I used prob 1/2 - 1c)
burger seasoning (I used Weber burgundy beef)
salt/pepper (to taste)
DIRECTIONS:
In a big skillet, cook/crumble ground beef & chorizo. Drain out the juice.
Add in the onion and minced garlic.
Stir in the beef broth, diced tomatoes, cream cheese, bacon, pasta, seasonings.
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and cover. Simmer till pasta is cooked.
Remove from heat & stir in the velveeta & shredded cheddar till melted.
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