Step 1

Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat and add the onion and jalapeno peppers. Cook for 5 minutes to soften.

Step 2

Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute, until fragrant.

Step 3

Add the ground beef and break apart with a wooden spoon. Cook for 5-6 minutes to brown and cook mostly through, stirring a bit.

Step 4

Stir in the chili powder, cumin, cayenne, salt and pepper, hot sauce, and tomato paste. Cook 1-2 minutes to bloom the spices, stirring.

Step 5

Add the beef broth, tomatoes, kidney beans, and macaroni noodles. Stir.

Step 6

Cover and reduce heat to simmer. Cook for 8-10 minutes, or until the noodles are done to your liking.

Step 7

Stir in half of the cheddar cheese until melty, then remove from heat. Top with remaining cheese and cover off heat for 2-3 minutes to melt the top cheese.

Step 8

Garnish and serve!