Chili Mac
8 oz elbow macaroni, prepare as directed on box for al dente
1 1/2 lbs ground beef
1 medium onion, diced
1 green pepper, seeded and diced
1 heaping TBS minced garlic
3 TBS chili powder
2 TBS ground cumin
1 TBS Worcestershire sauce
28 oz crushed tomatoes
14 oz diced tomatoes
1 can of kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 TBS brown sugar
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
12 oz shredded cheese
chopped scallions, to top
- In a large skillet brown ground beef and drain off fat
- Add 1 TBS of oil to the skillet and add onions, green pepper, garlic, chili powder, and cumin
- Cook until vegetables are tender, about 7 minutes
- Add the worcestershire sauce, crushed tomatoes, diced, tomatoes, kidney beans, brown sugar, and cooked ground beef to the mixture
- Reduce heat to low and simmer for about 20 minutes stirring occasionally
- Stir in cooked pasta, salt, and pepper
- Pour into a 9x13 baking dish and sprinkle with cheese (at this point you can cover and place in the fridge to make later)
- Bake uncovered for 15 minutes in a preheated 400 degree oven or until cheese is melted and browned
- Garnish each bowl with chopped scallions
Easy and delicious. So much better than my old school chili mac ;) And most items you will have in your cupboard so it is a good budget friendly meal too. Definitely try this one and I promise you will love it!
Below is the nutritional value per serving. This recipe yields approximately 8 servings.
Nutrition Facts | ||||||
Serving Size 396 g
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Amount Per Serving
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Calories
693
Calories from Fat
192
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% Daily Value*
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Total Fat
21.3g
33%
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Saturated Fat
11.3g
57%
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Trans Fat
0.0g
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Cholesterol
120mg
40%
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Sodium
865mg
36%
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Total Carbohydrates
70.3g
23%
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Dietary Fiber
14.4g
58%
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Sugars
11.6g
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Protein
55.9g
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Nutrition Grade A
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* Based on a 2000 calorie diet
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Nutritional Analysis
Good points
- High in phosphorus
- High in selenium
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