Ingredients
3/4 pound ground beef
85% lean
1 1/2 cups water
1 cup macaroni
uncooked
1 can diced tomatoes
low-sodium (14.5 ounces
undrained)
2 teaspoons chili powder
mild
2 servings Eating Smart Seasoning Mix (1/2 cup)
salt (optional
to taste)
2 ounces cheddar cheese
shredded
Steps
Wash hands with soap and water.
Brown ground beef in a large skillet, drain the fat.
Add water, macaroni, tomatoes, chili powder, and seasoning mix. Stir.
Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low and simmer covered on low heat for 20 minutes or until macaroni is tender.
Taste, and add a small amount of salt if desired.
Top with shredded cheddar cheese. Put the lid back on for 1 minute until the cheese is melted.
Nutrition Facts
| Nutrients | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Calories | 374 |
| Total Fat | 15 g |
| Saturated Fat | 7 g |
| Cholesterol | 71 mg |
| Sodium | 246 mg |
| Carbohydrates | 33 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 3 g |
| Total Sugars | 7 g |
| Added Sugars included | 0 g |
| Protein | 27 g |
| Vitamin D | 1 mcg |
| Calcium | 251 mg |
| Iron | 4 mg |
| Potassium | 649 mg |
U.S. Department of Agriculture. MyPlate Kitchen Website. Chili Tomato Macaroni. Recipe source: Eating Smart, Being Active Colorado State University and University of California at Davis. Available at MyPlate.gov/MyPlateKitchen. Access date: 09-05-2024.