Cheesy Chili Mac

Amount     

Measure         

Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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1                

pound             

ground beef -- extra lean

1                

medium          

red bell pepper -- finely chopped

1                

small               

red onion -- finely chopped

2                

cloves             

garlic -- minced

10 3/4       

ounces            

cheese soup -- condensed

8                

ounces            

no salt added tomato sauce

8 1/2               

ounces            

corn -- low sodium

2                

cups                

macaroni -- uncooked

4                

cups                

water -- boiling

1/2             

teaspoon        

salt

1/4             

teaspoon        

pepper

1                 

teaspoon       

Worcestershire sauce

1                 

teaspoon       

dried oregano

1/2              

teaspoon       

cumin

1                 

tablespoon    

chili powder

1 cup low sodium cheddar cheese
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, cheese soup, tomato sauce, salt, pepper, oregano, cumin, and chili powder. Cook until hot and bubbly.
Add macaroni to meat mixture and mix thoroughly. Sprinkle cheese on top.  Bake uncovered for 30 minutes in a 350°F oven. 

Makes 8 servings.

Per Serving: 381 Calories; 18g Fat (43.0% calories from fat); 21g Protein; 34g Carbohydrate; 3g Dietary Fiber; 62mg Cholesterol; 492mg Sodium. Exchanges: 2 Grain (Starch); 2 Lean Meat; 1 Vegetable; 2 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates.

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