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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 (329g) Recipe makes 8 servings The following items or measurements are not included below: 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Calories 337
Calories from Fat 107		(31%)
Amount Per Serving		%DV
	Total Fat 11.9g	18%
	Saturated Fat 5.5g	27%
	Monounsaturated Fat 4.2g
	Polyunsaturated Fat 1.0g
	Trans Fat 0.4g
Cholesterol 51mg		17%
Sodium 768mg		32%
Potassium 909mg		25%
Total Carbohydrate 37.3g		12%
	Dietary Fiber 6.5g	26%
	Sugars 8.2g
Protein 22.9g		45%
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Chili Mac (Cooking Light)

Recipe #203380 | 35 min | 15 min prep | add private note

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By: pattikay in L.A.
Jan 4, 2007

Another chili mac recipe - this one is from Cooking Light's Best of 10 Years. It was an instant hit with everyone in my family.

SERVES 8 (change servings and units)

Ingredients

1 lb lean ground beef
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups cooked elbow macaroni
1/2 cup water
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 (15 1/4 ounce) can kidney beans
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can chopped tomatoes, undrained
1 (8 3/4 ounce) can corn, drained (I used frozen)
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese or low-fat cheddar cheese or monterey jack cheese

Directions

1
Cook first 4 ingredients in a dutch oven over medium high heat till meat is browned, stirring until meat crumbles.
2
Drain well and wipe drippings from pan with a paper towel (if your beef is lean enough, you won't really need to do this).
3
Return beef to dutch oven; add macaroni and next 10 ingredients.
4
stir well.
5
Bring to a boil; cover and reduce heat.
6
Simmer 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
7
Spoon into individual serving bowls.
8
Sprinkle 2 T cheese over each serving.

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From: Couperine

On Nov 4, 2009

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From: Christina Sue

On Aug 5, 2009

My husband and I really enjoyed this recipe! He had seconds and even took some for lunch at work today. I had some for lunch too and think like many things it's totally better the next day! I did add..oh, two or three more tablespoons of chili powder than the recipe called for, just because I really like the chili taste. Thanks for posting this.

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From: AndreaVT96

On Jul 18, 2007

A tasty, easy to make chili variation. Had most of the ingredients already on hand. Followed directions as stated. Served with cornbread. I boiled my macaroni noodles the minimum time stated on the box (6 mins) and after following the rest of the directions, I did find that the noodles were a tad overcooked. Next time, I would initially cook the macaroni even less. Easy and good, would make again.

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From: TeresaS

On Mar 4, 2007

This dish is really outstanding! I have the exact same recipe in one of my old 2000 weight watchers cookbooks called "Just like home". There is only 6 points for 1 cup beef mixture and 2 tablespoons cheese. This is quick to prepare and really family friendly. (they won't know that it's low in everything). Throw in a salad and a whole wheat roll.

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