CHILI MAC (COOKING LIGHT)

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Another chili mac recipe - this one is from Cooking Light's Best of 10 Years. It was an instant hit with everyone in my family.

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 lb lean ground beef
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups cooked elbow macaroni
1/2 cup water
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 (15 1/4 ounce) can kidney beans
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can chopped tomatoes, undrained
1 (8 3/4 ounce) can corn, drained (I used frozen)
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese or 1 cup low-fat cheddar cheese or 1 cup monterey jack cheese

Steps:

  • Cook first 4 ingredients in a dutch oven over medium high heat till meat is browned, stirring until meat crumbles.
  • Drain well and wipe drippings from pan with a paper towel (if your beef is lean enough, you won't really need to do this).
  • Return beef to dutch oven; add macaroni and next 10 ingredients.
  • stir well.
  • Bring to a boil; cover and reduce heat.
  • Simmer 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Spoon into individual serving bowls.
  • Sprinkle 2 T cheese over each serving.
  • Serving Size: 1 (329 g)
  • Servings Per Recipe: 8
  • Amount Per Serving% Daily ValueCalories 332.3 Calories from Fat 10732%Total Fat 11.9 g18%Saturated Fat 5.5 g27%Cholesterol 51.6 mg17%Sodium 770.8 mg32%Total Carbohydrate 35.3 g11%Dietary Fiber 6.9 g27%Sugars 8.5 g34%Protein 22.9 g45%

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