MEXI-MAC SKILLET

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This is the yummiest, quickest recipe I have. There's no need to precook the macaroni. Everything comes together in one smart skillet. -Maurane Ramsey, Fort Wayne, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

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Ingredients

1 pound extra-lean ground beef (95% lean)
1 large onion, chopped
1-1/4 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1 cup fresh or frozen corn
1/2 cup water
2/3 cup uncooked elbow macaroni
1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese

Steps:

In a large nonstick skillet, cook and crumble beef with onion over medium-high heat until no longer pink, 5-7 minutes., Stir in seasonings, tomatoes, tomato sauce, corn and water; bring to a boil. Stir in macaroni. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until macaroni is tender, 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 318 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 75mg cholesterol, Sodium 755mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 32g protein. Diabetic Exchanges