Chili Macaroni
Wagon wheel macaroni and green beans replace the kidney beans in this ground beef and pasta dinner.
Prep Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
Makes 4 servings.
Ingredients
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12 ounces lean ground beef or uncooked ground turkey
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1/2 cup chopped onion (1 medium)
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1 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes and green chilies
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1-1/4 cups tomato juice
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2 teaspoons chili powder
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1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
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1 cup dried wagon wheel macaroni or elbow macaroni
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1 cup frozen cut green beans
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1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (4 ounces) (optional)
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Tortilla chips (optional)
Directions
1.
In a very large skillet, cook ground beef and onion over medium until meat is brown. Drain off fat. Stir undrained tomatoes, tomato juice, chili powder, and garlic salt into meat mixture. Bring to boiling. Stir in pasta and green beans. Return to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer about 15 minutes or until pasta and beans are tender.
2.
Top with shredded cheddar cheese and and serve with tortilla chips, if desired. Makes 4 servings.
Nutrition information
Calories 443, Total Fat 20 g, Saturated Fat 9 g, Monounsaturated Fat 7 g, Polyunsaturated Fat 2 g, Cholesterol 83 mg, Sodium 881 mg, Carbohydrate 37 g, Total Sugar 10 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 29 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 40%, Calcium 28%, Iron 20%.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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