Chili Mac (Cooking Light) Recipe

Name: Chili Mac (Cooking Light)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef; 1/2 cup chopped onion; 1/2 cup chopped green pepper; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 2 cups cooked elbow macaroni; 1/2 cup water; 1 tablespoon chili powder; 1 teaspoon cumin; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1 (15 1/4 ounce) can kidney beans; 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can chopped tomatoes, undrained; 1 (8 3/4 ounce) can corn, drained (I used frozen); 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce; 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste; 1 1 cup low-fat cheddar cheese or 1 cup monterey jack cheese

Servings: persons

1 lb lean ground beef
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups cooked elbow macaroni
1/2 cup water
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 (15 1/4 ounce) can kidney beans
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can chopped tomatoes, undrained
1 (8 3/4 ounce) can corn, drained (I used frozen)
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1 1 cup low-fat cheddar cheese or 1 cup monterey jack cheese

1
Cook first 4 ingredients in a dutch oven over medium high heat till meat is browned, stirring until meat crumbles.
2
Drain well and wipe drippings from pan with a paper towel (if your beef is lean enough, you won't really need to do this).
3
Return beef to dutch oven; add macaroni and next 10 ingredients.
4
stir well.
5
Bring to a boil; cover and reduce heat.
6
Simmer 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
7
Spoon into individual serving bowls.
8
Sprinkle 2 T cheese over each serving.

593

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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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb lean ground beef, 1/2 cup chopped onion, 1/2 cup chopped green pepper, 3 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Chili Mac (Cooking Light) 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.

Chili Mac (Cooking Light)

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