Chili Mac Recipe
Ingredients:
1 pound of lean ground beef or turkey
One medium onion, chopped
One green bell pepper, chopped
One can of (14-1/2 oz.) chili-style stewed tomatoes, undrained
1/2 cup water
One package of (1-1/4 oz.) taco seasoning mix
2 cups (7 ounces) elbow macaroni or small shells, cooked and drained
2 cups (8 ounces) Light 4 Cheese Mexican Shredded Cheese, divided
Directions:
Cook ground beef, onion and green pepper in large skillet over medium heat 5 minutes or until beef is no longer pink; pour off drippings. Add tomatoes, water and taco seasoning; simmer 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Toss pasta with meat mixture. Spoon 3 cups of mixture into an 11x7-inch baking dish. Sprinkle with 1 cup cheese; top with remaining meat mixture. Cover with foil; bake in preheated 375-degree oven 30 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with remaining cheese. Return to oven 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.
BONUS: This recipe is a good source of calcium.
