Chipotle Beef Mac 'n Cheese

Chipotle Beef Macaroni and Cheese is a great fusion dish that combines several all-American favorites, mac and cheese, ground beef and the tangy flavor of Larry's Chipotle Sauce.

1/2 pound elbow macaroni
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups milk
2 cups grated cheese
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
1/2 pound ground beef, veal or turkey
1 cup Larry's Southwestern Chipotle Sauce
1 teaspoon each salt and pepper or to taste
Sprigs of fresh cilantro

1. Cook the macaroni by boiling it in a large pan of water until soft. Drain and reserve.
2. Melt the butter in a sauce pan and add the all-purpose flour. Stir to form a roux. Add the milk and cook to form a smooth sauce.
3. Add the grated cheese and stir to combine.
4. Fry the meat in the oil in a skillet until cooked through. Add Larry's Chipotle Sauce to the meat mixture and heat through.
5. Combine the macaroni, the cheese sauce, the meat and chipotle sauce mixure and stir to combine. Spoon portions into bowls and garnish with cilantro.
6. Serves 4 to 6.

Larry's Southwestern Chipotle Sauce is available in 16 oz jars for retail and gallon jugs for food service. For more recipes visit Larry's Website at www.larryssouthwesternsauces.com