Chili-Mac
3
Points®
Total time: 45 min • Prep: 20 min • Cook: 25 min • Serves: 8 • Difficulty: Easy
Adults will love how easy this chili-based meal is to prepare. Both kids and adults will love its taste.
Ingredients
Cooking spray
1 spray(s)
Uncooked 95% lean ground beef
10⅔ oz
Onion
2 medium, chopped
Canned stewed tomatoes
29 oz, Mexican-style
Canned salted tomato juice
2½ cup(s)
Canned green chili peppers
4 oz, diced, drained
Chili powder
2 tsp(s)
Uncooked macaroni
1½ serving(s), elbow
Canned pinto beans
31 oz, drained and rinsed
Low-fat shredded cheddar cheese
¼ cup(s)
Instructions
1
Coat a large skillet with cooking spray. Cook ground beef and onion over medium-high heat until meat is browned, about 10 minutes; drain off fat.
2
Stir in stewed tomatoes including juice, tomato juice, chili peppers and chili powder. Bring mixture to a boil.
3
Stir in macaroni and beans; return to boiling. Reduce heat, cover and simmer until macaroni is tender, about 15 minutes. Spoon chili into bowls and sprinkle with cheese. Yields about 1 cup of chili and 1 1/2 teaspoons of cheese per serving.
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