Chili-Pasta Skillet Recipe

Name: Chili-Pasta Skillet
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound lean ground beef; 3/4 cup chopped onion; 1 15 ounce can red kidney beans, black beans, or red beans, rinsed and drained; 1 14 1/2 ounce can diced tomatoes, undrained; 1 8 ounce can tomato sauce; 1/2 cup dried elbow macaroni (2 ounces); 1 4 ounce can diced green chile peppers, drained; 2 teaspoons chili powder; 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt; 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack or cheddar cheese (2 ounces)

Servings: persons

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In a large skillet cook meat and onion until meat is brown and onion is tender. Drain off fat.
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Stir in beans, undrained tomatoes, tomato sauce, uncooked macaroni, chile peppers, chili powder, and garlic salt. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, about 20 minutes or until macaroni is tender, stirring often. Remove skillet from heat; sprinkle mixture with cheese. Cover and let stand about 2 minutes or until cheese is melted.
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Nutrition Facts (Chili-Pasta Skillet)
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Per serving: 289 kcal cal., 11 g fat (5 g sat. fat, 0 g polyunsaturated fat, 4 g monounsatured fat), 56 mg chol., 622 mg sodium, 27 g carb., 5 g fiber, 4 g sugar, 23 g pro.
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Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet

412

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound lean ground beef, 3/4 cup chopped onion, 1 15 ounce can red kidney beans, black beans, or red beans, rinsed and drained, 1 14 1/2 ounce can diced tomatoes, undrained, and more.

Yes, Chili-Pasta Skillet falls under the Pasta & Noodles 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.

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Chili-Pasta Skillet

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Variations & substitutions

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