Cheesy Chili Mac

Amount

 Measure

 Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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1

 pound

 extra lean ground beef

1

 medium

 red bell pepper -- finely diced

1

 small

 red onion -- finely diced

2

 cloves

 garlic -- minced

8

 ounces

 no salt added tomato sauce

1

 cup

 frozen corn -- defrosted

4

 ounces

 green chilies -- diced

2

 cups

 macaroni -- uncooked

4

 cups

 water -- boiling

1/2

 teaspoon

 salt

1/4

 teaspoon

 pepper

1

 teaspoon

 low sodium Worcestershire sauce

1

 teaspoon

 dried oregano

1/2

 teaspoon

 cumin

1

 tablespoon

 chili powder

2

 cups

 low sodium cheddar cheese -- divided

Cook macaroni in boiling water for 10 minutes. Drain.

Cook ground beef, bell pepper, red onion, and garlic in large frying pan or Dutch oven until meat is no longer pink. Drain. 

Add corn, chilies, one cup cheese, tomato sauce, salt, pepper, oregano, cumin, Worcestershire, and chili powder. Cook until hot and bubbly.

Add macaroni to meat mixture and mix thoroughly. Sprinkle remaining cheese over top. Bake uncovered for 30 minutes in a 350°F oven.

Makes 8 servings.

Per Serving: 394 Calories; 20g Fat (45.1% calories from fat); 23g Protein; 31g Carbohydrate; 3g Dietary Fiber; 67mg Cholesterol; 205mg Sodium. Exchanges: 1 1/2 Grain (Starch); 2 1/2 Lean Meat; 1 Vegetable; 2 1/2 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates.

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