Cheesy Chili-Mac- Weight Watchers 7 Points Recipe

Published: July 27, 2012
Source: www.weightwatchers.co…

YIELD: 8 servings
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PREP TIME: 16 min
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COOK TIME: 12 min

Ingredients

1	spray(s) cooking spray
⅔	pound(s) uncooked lean ground beef
2	medium uncooked onion(s), chopped
29	oz canned stewed tomatoes, Mexican-style (undrained)
2½	cup(s) canned tomato juice
4	oz canned green chili peppers, diced, drained
2	tsp chili powder
1½	serving(s) uncooked macaroni, elbow-size
31	oz canned pinto beans, rinsed and drained
½	cup(s) low-fat shredded Cheddar cheese

Directions

Coat a large skillet with cooking spray; set over medium-high heat. Cook beef and onion until meat is browned, stirring and breaking up meat with a spoon as it cooks, about 10 minutes; drain off fat.

Stir in undrained tomatoes and their juice, tomato juice, chili peppers and chili powder; bring mixture to a boil.

Stir in macaroni and beans; return to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer until macaroni is tender, about 15 minutes. Spoon chili into bowls and sprinkle with cheese. Yields about 1 cup chili and 1 tablespoon cheese per serving.