Meals Matter

Chili Mac

Contributed By: todd717
http://members.aol.com/nickaduck/chilimac.htm

Weight Watchers 6 points per serving

Ingredients

1 pound Ground round

1/2 cup Onion -- chopped

1/2 cup Green pepper -- chopped

3 cloves Garlic -- minced

2 cups Cooked elbow macaroni -- (cooked w/out fat)

1/2 cup Water

1 tablespoon Chili powder

1 teaspoon Ground cumin

1/2 teaspoon Salt

1/4 teaspoon Pepper

1 15 1/4oz Can kidney beans -- drained

1 14 1/2oz Can no-salt-added whole tomatoes -- undrained & chopped

1 8 3/4oz Can no-salt-added whole kernel corn -- drained

1 8 oz Can no-salt-added tomato sauce

1 6 oz Can no-salt-added tomato paste

1 cup Reduced fat sharp Cheddar cheese -- shredded

Preparation

Cook first 4 ingredients in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat until meat is browned, stirring until meat crumbles. Drain well; wipe drippings from Dutch oven with a paper towel. Return beef mixture to Dutch oven; add macaroni and next 10 ingredients; stir well. Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Spoon into individual serving bowls; sprinkle 2 tablespoons cheese over each serving.

Cook's Notes

Total comfort food, but no guilt. Another great find from Cooking Light 6 WW points per serving

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Recipe Details

Total Preparation Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Ingredients: Beef
Rice, Pasta & Bread
Actual Cooking Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Number of Servings: 8
Origin: American
Mexican & Spanish
Meal Type: Entree