Chili Mac

1 pound ground beef or turkey (or 2
cups additional white beans
for a vegetarian version)
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped bell pepper
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups cooked pasta or rice
1/2 cup water
1 Tablespoon chili powder (without salt)
1 teaspoon cumin
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 15-ounce can diced tomato (or fresh diced
tomato)
1 cup white beans, cooked
1 can unsalted corn (or frozen or
fresh corn)
1 8-ounce can tomato sauce (or
homemade)
1 6-ounce can tomato paste (or
homemade)
Cook first 4 ingredients in large pot till meat is
browned (or, if there is no meat, just the veggies
simmered in liquid or sautéed in oil). Add rest of
ingredients and simmer 20 minutes, stirring
occasionally.