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Contributed By: tomandcolleen
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POINTS® Value: 5 Adults will love how easy this chili-based meal is to prepare. Both kids and adults will love its taste.

Ingredients

1 Sprays cooking spray

2/3 pound Raw extra lean ground beef

2 Medium onion(s), chopped

29 oz Canned stewed tomatoes, Mexican-style (undrained)

2 1/2 cup Canned tomato juice

4 oz Canned green chili peppers, diced, drained

2 tsp Chili powder

1 1/2 cup Uncooked macaroni, elbow

31 oz Canned pinto beans, drained and rinsed

1/2 cup Low-fat shredded cheddar cheese

Preparation

Coat a large skillet with cooking spray. Cook ground beef and onion over medium-high heat until meat is browned, about 10 minutes; drain off fat.

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

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

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