Chili Macaroni
This hearty dish is rich in fiber and low in saturated fat if you use lean beef. Try different vegetable combinations in it to mix things up!
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Serves6 (1 cup each)
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Ingredients
- 1/2 pound ground beef, lean
- 1/4 cup onion, chopped
- 1/4 cup celery, chopped
- 1 15-ounce can diced tomatoes, low sodium, undrained
- 1 15-ounce can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup elbow macaroni, uncooked
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Directions
- Heat ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook until brown then drain fat.
- Add onion and celery and cook until vegetables are tender.
- Add remaining ingredients and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer uncovered until the mixture is thickened and the macaroni is tender, about 20 minutes.
Recipe Tips
You can vary this recipe by substituting other chopped vegetables such as peppers or using ground turkey in place of ground beef.
Nutrition Facts
Chili Macaroni
Amount Per Serving (1 cup eachg)
Calories 228
Calories from Fat 45
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5g
8%
Saturated Fat 2g
10%
Trans Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 2g
Cholesterol 34mg
11%
Sodium 403mg
17%
Potassium 645mg
18%
Total Carbohydrates 27g
9%
Dietary Fiber 7g
28%
Sugars 3g
Protein 19g
38%
Vitamin A
12%
Vitamin C
18%
Vitamin D0%
Calcium
5%
Iron
20%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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