Skillet Chili Mac

1 T. oil

1 lb. ground beef

1 onion, minced

3/4 T. chili powder

1/2 T. cumin

1/2 tsp. salt

3 garlic cloves, minced

1 1/2 tsp. brown sugar

1 8 oz. can tomato sauce

1 ½ cup water

1 ½ cup penne pasta

1 can diced green chiles, drained (optional)

½-1 cup shredded cheese, divided (I use half shredded parmesan and half cheddar)

Heat oil in skillet, add ground beef, onion, chili powder, cumin, and salt. Cook until ground beef is no longer pink. Drain off any excess grease. Add garlic and brown sugar and stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add tomato sauce, water and pasta. Cover and simmer until pasta is done, about 12-15 minutes, stirring often. Remove from heat and stir in half of cheese and chiles until cheese is melted and chiles are warmed through. Serve with additional cheese sprinkled on top.