Cheesy Chili-Mac
main meals
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POINTS® Value: 5
Servings: 8
Preparation Time: 20 min
Cooking Time: 25 min
Level of Difficulty: Easy
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| A hearty meal in a bowl. It's full of great stuff like lean beef, pinto beans and chili peppers. Turn leftovers in burritos. |
Ingredients
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1 spray(s) cooking spray
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2/3 pound(s) raw extra lean ground beef
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2 medium onion(s), chopped
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29 oz canned stewed tomatoes, Mexican-style (undrained)
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2 1/2 cup(s) canned tomato juice
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4 oz canned green chili peppers, diced, drained
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2 tsp chili powder
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1 1/2 cup(s) uncooked macaroni, elbow
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31 oz canned pinto beans, drained and rinsed
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1/2 cup(s) low-fat shredded cheddar cheese
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Instructions
- 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.
- Stir in undrained stewed tomatoes including juice, tomato juice, chili peppers and chili powder; bring mixture to a boil.
- 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 tablespoon of 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.
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