Slow Cooker Chili Mac

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NUTRITION per serving: 449 Calories; 3g Fat; 18g Protein; 35g Carbohydrate; 6g Dietary Fiber; 31mg Cholesterol; 299mg Sodium. Exchanges: 2 Grain (Starch); 1/2 Vegetable. Points: 8

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound 95% lean ground beef
  • 10 ounces canned diced tomatoes
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 1 clove garlic, pressed
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1/3 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/3 teaspoon oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 1/3 cups whole wheat macaroni

Preparation

Step 1

Crumble ground beef into a slow cooker; add remaining ingredients, except macaroni. Cover and cook on LOW for 4 hours.
Stir in uncooked macaroni. Cover and cook on LOW for 1 additional hour.

SERVING SUGGESTION: A big spinach salad tossed with Easy Balsamic Vinaigrette (see recipe).
GLUTEN FREE: Make sure tomatoes and pasta are gluten free.

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