Cheddar Wagon Wheels and Chili Meatballs Recipe

Name: Cheddar Wagon Wheels and Chili Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 egg; 1 lb ground beef; ¼ cup plain breadcrumbs; 2 teaspoons brown sugar; 1 ½ teaspoons chili powder, divided; ¾ teaspoon ground cumin, divided; ¼ teaspoon garlic powder; 8 ounces wagon wheel macaroni; 1 package creamy cheddar pasta sauce mix; 1 cup half-and-half; 1 tablespoon butter; 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained

Servings: persons

1 egg
1 lb ground beef
¼ cup plain breadcrumbs
2 teaspoons brown sugar
1 ½ teaspoons chili powder, divided
¾ teaspoon ground cumin, divided
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
8 ounces wagon wheel macaroni
1 package creamy cheddar pasta sauce mix
1 cup half-and-half
1 tablespoon butter
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained

1
Lighlty beat egg; stir in beef, crumbs, sugar, 1 tsp chili powder, 1/2 tsp cumin, and garlic powder.
2
Shape mix into 16 meatballs.
3
Heat large skillet over med-high heat.
4
Add meatballs and cook; turning until browned on all sides.
5
Reduce heat to med-low and cover.
6
Cook until they are no longer pink in the middle.
7
Drain on paper towels.
8
Cook pasta according to package.
9
In pan over med-high heat, whisk sauce mix, half and half, 1/2 cup water and remaining chili powder and cumin.
10
Add butter and cook stirring constantly until mixture boils.
11
Reduce heat to low and stir in tomatoes.
12
Simmer 3 minutes.
13
Toss pasta with sauce and meatballs.

590

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* 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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 egg, 1 lb ground beef, ¼ cup plain breadcrumbs, 2 teaspoons brown sugar, and more.

Yes, Cheddar Wagon Wheels and Chili Meatballs 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 Wagon Wheels and Chili Meatballs

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