Chili-Mac
9
Points®
Total time: 48 min • Prep: 18 min • Cook: 30 min • Serves: 4 • Difficulty: Easy
Try subbing ground turkey breast for the beef and whole-wheat spirals or wagon wheels for the macaroni.
Ingredients
Uncooked 95% lean ground beef
12 oz
Onion
1 medium
Canned stewed tomatoes
14.5 oz
Canned tomato sauce
1.25 cup(s)
Canned green chili peppers
2 tbsp(s)
Cumin seeds
1 tsp(s)
Uncooked whole wheat macaroni
1 cup(s)
Canned kidney beans
15 oz
Chili powder
2 tsp(s)
Grated Parmesan cheese
0.5 oz
Instructions
1
In a large skillet, cook beef and onion until meat is brown, about 10 minutes; drain off fat. Stir in undrained stewed tomatoes, tomato juice, chili peppers, chili powder and cumin; bring to a boil.
2
Stir in uncooked macaroni and kidney beans. Return to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer until macaroni is tender, about 15 minutes.
3
To serve, spoon into bowls and sprinkle with grated topping. Yields about 1 1/4 cups chili and 2 tablespoons of cheese per serving.
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