Chili Mac 'n Cheese

By melanieroe

PREP TIME 30 Min
TOTAL TIME 30 Min
SERVINGS 6

Nutrition Information:
1 Serving (1 Serving)

* Calories 430
o (Calories from Fat 190),

* Total Fat 22g
o (Saturated Fat 11g,
o Trans Fat 1g),
* Cholesterol 85mg;
* Sodium 480mg;
* Total Carbohydrate 30g
o (Dietary Fiber 3g,
o Sugars 4g),
* Protein 28g;

Percent Daily Value*:

* Vitamin A 15.00%;
* Vitamin C 4.00%;
* Calcium 25.00%;
* Iron 15.00%;

Exchanges:

* 2 Starch;
* 0 Fruit;
* 0 Other Carbohydrate;
* 0 Skim Milk;
* 0 Low-Fat Milk;
* 0 Milk;
* 0 Vegetable;
* 0 Very Lean Meat;
* 0 Lean Meat;
* 0 High-Fat Meat;
* 1 Fat;

Carbohydrate Choices:

* 2;

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Ingredients

• 1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
• 2 1/3 cups uncooked rotini pasta (7 oz)
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 2 1/4 cups hot water
• 1 can (14 1/2 oz) diced tomatoes with zesty mild green chiles, undrained
• 2 cups shredded taco-flavored cheese (8 oz)
• Chili powder, if desired

Details

Servings 6
Adapted from bettycrocker.com

Preparation

Step 1

1. In 12-inch skillet, cook ground beef over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until thoroughly cooked; drain.

2. Stir in uncooked pasta, chili powder, water and tomatoes. Heat to boiling, stirring frequently. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and simmer 10 to 12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender.

3. Remove from heat; let stand uncovered 5 minutes. Stir in cheese until melted. Sprinkle with additional chili powder.

Expert Tips
This two-in-one chili, macaroni and cheese skillet meal has a subtle kick to it. If you prefer more heat, use diced tomatoes with jalapeño chiles instead.

Serve this skillet meal with bowls of classic chili toppings, such as sour cream, chopped green onions or chopped cilantro.