1 tablespoon olive oil
1 sweet onion diced
2 garlic cloves. minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 pound lean ground beef I used 93% lean
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 teaspoons smoked paprika
½ teaspoon ground cumin
1 14 ounce can fire roasted tomatoes
1 4-ounce can diced green chiles
2 1/2 cups low-sodium beef or chicken stock or water! any liquid, really
8 ounces elbow noodles I like whole wheat ones!
6 ounces white cheddar cheese freshly grated
3 green onions thinly sliced
sour cream for serving