Cheesy Chili Mac

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A hearty meal in a bowl. It's full of great stuff like lean beef, pinto beans and chili peppers. Turn leftovers into burritos.

  • 5
  • Easy
  • 10 mins
  • 45 mins
  • Average budget

Ingredients

  • 1 pound uncooked lean ground beef
  • 1/2 medium uncooked onion(s), chopped
  • 29 oz canned stewed tomatoes, Mexican-style (undrained)
  • 2 1/2 cup(s) canned tomato juice
  • 2 tsp chili powder
  • 1 1/2 cup(s) uncooked elbow macaroni
  • 31 oz canned pinto beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1/2 cup(s) low fat shredded cheddar cheese

Preparation

Step 1

Cook beef and onion until meat is browned, stirring and breaking up meat with a spoon as it cooks, about 10 minutes; drain off fat.

Step 2

Stir in undrained tomatoes and their juice, tomato juice, chili peppers and chili powder; bring mixture to a boil.

Step 3

Stir in macaroni and beans; return to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer until macaroni is tender, about 15 minutes. Spoon chili into bowls and sprinkle with cheese. Yields about 1 cup chili and 1 tablespoon cheese per serving.

Adapted from www.weightwatchers.com