Cheddar Jack Chili Mac Recipe

Name: Cheddar Jack Chili Mac
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 ounces extra-lean ground beef; 3 cups water; 1 14.5-ounce can no-salt-added stewed tomatoes, undrained; 1 8-ounce can no-salt-added tomato sauce; 1 teaspoon bottled minced garlic or 2 medium garlic cloves, minced; 1 teaspoon dried oregano, crumbled; 1/2 teaspoon sugar; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 1 cup dried whole-grain macaroni or other small whole-grain pasta; 1/2 cup shredded low-fat Cheddar cheese, low-fat Monterey Jack, or a combination (about 2 ounces)

Servings: persons

12 ounces extra-lean ground beef
3 cups water
1 14.5-ounce can no-salt-added stewed tomatoes, undrained
1 8-ounce can no-salt-added tomato sauce
1 teaspoon bottled minced garlic or 2 medium garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano, crumbled
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 cup dried whole-grain macaroni or other small whole-grain pasta
1/2 cup shredded low-fat Cheddar cheese, low-fat Monterey Jack, or a combination (about 2 ounces)

1
In a Dutch oven, cook the beef over medium-high heat for 8 to 10 minutes, or until no longer pink, stirring occasionally to turn and crumble the beef.
2
Drain and discard any liquid.
3
Stir in the water, tomatoes with liquid, tomato sauce, garlic, oregano, sugar, salt, and pepper.
4
Increase the heat to high and bring to a boil, covered, 1 to 2 minutes.
5
Stir in the pasta.
6
Reduce the heat and simmer for 10 to 12 minutes, or until tender.
7
Ladle the mixture into soup bowls.
8
Sprinkle with the cheese.
9
Instead of oregano, substitute 1 teaspoon of your favorite spice or dried herb.
10
Here are some suggestions: chili powder, rosemary, ground cumin, thyme, basil, or fennel seeds.
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(Per Serving)
12
Calories: 263
13
Total Fat: 5.0g
14
Saturated: 1.5g
15
Trans: 0.5g
16
Polyunsaturated: 1.0g
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Monounsaturated: 1.5g
18
Cholesterol: 49mg
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Sodium: 385mg
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Carbohydrates: 27g
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Fiber: 4g
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Sugars: 8g
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Protein: 28g
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Dietary Exchanges
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1 Starch
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2 Vegetable
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3 Lean Meat

512

kcal

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 ounces extra-lean ground beef, 3 cups water, 1 14.5-ounce can no-salt-added stewed tomatoes, undrained, 1 8-ounce can no-salt-added tomato sauce, and more.

Yes, Cheddar Jack Chili Mac falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cheddar Jack Chili Mac

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