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Ingredients

	1 spray(s) cooking spray
	2/3 pound(s) raw extra lean ground beef
	2 medium 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 cup(s) uncooked macaroni, elbow-size
	31 oz canned pinto beans, rinsed and drained
	1/2 cup(s) low-fat shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

• 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.

Notes

• This recipe is part of our Make Ahead Soups, Chilies and Stews series. To learn more about this cook-and-freeze feature, click here.