CHEESY CHILI-MAC

CHEESY CHILI-MAC image

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 spray(s) cooking spray
2/3 pound(s) uncooked lean ground beef
2 medium uncooked onion(s), chopped
29 oz canned stewed tomatoes, Mexican-style (undrained)
2 1/2 cup(s) canned tomato juice
4 oz canned green chili peppers, diced, drained
2 tsp chili powder
1 1/2 serving(s) uncooked macaroni, elbow-size
31 oz canned pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup(s) low-fat shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

Coat a large skillet with cooking spray; set over medium-high heat. Cook beef and onion until meat is browned, stirring and breaking up meat with a spoon as it cooks, about 10 minutes; drain off fat. Stir in undrained tomatoes and their juice, tomato juice, chili peppers and chili powder; bring mixture to a boil. Stir in macaroni and beans; return to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer until macaroni is tender, about 15 minutes. Spoon chili into bowls and sprinkle with cheese. Yields about 1 cup chili and 1 tablespoon cheese per serving.