EASY PARMESAN CHILI

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Lean ground beef, tomatoes and kidney beans are served with pasta shells and Parmesan in this hearty, easy-to-make chili.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories Home

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 servings, 1-1/3 cups each

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1-1/2 lb. lean ground beef
1 green pepper, chopped
1 onion, chopped
1 can (15 oz.) tomato sauce
1 can (14.5 oz.) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (15 oz.) kidney beans, rinsed
1 cup water
1 tsp. chili powder
1 tsp. ground cumin
1/2 cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese, divided
2 cups medium pasta shells, uncooked

Steps:

Brown meat in large saucepan; drain. Return meat to pan. Add peppers and onions; cook 5 min., stirring frequently.
Add tomato sauce, tomatoes, beans, water, seasonings and 1/4 cup cheese; stir. Bring to boil; cover. Simmer on medium-low heat 45 min., stirring occasionally. About 15 min. before chili is done, cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt.
Drain pasta. Serve topped with chili and remaining cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 440, Fat 13 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, TransFat 0.5 g, Cholesterol 80 mg, Sodium 1010 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 6 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 36 g