Yield: 4 Servings | Serving Size: 1 cup

A skillet of Chili Tomato Beefy Mac.

This recipe and photo are used with the permission of Colorado State University Extension's Eating Smart Being Active program.

Cost/Serving: $1.64

Ingredients:

3/4-pound ground beefy

1 1/2 cups water

1 cup uncooked macaroni

1 (15-ounce) can diced tomatoes, not drained

2 teaspoons chili powder (optional)

1/2 cup Eating Smart Being Active Seasoning Mix
from the Let's Cook! cookbook*

Salt to taste

1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

 

Directions: 

  1. Collect, shred, and measure all ingredients before starting to prepare the recipe.
  2. Brown ground beef over medium heat in a large skillet. Remove the skillet from the heat. Remove excess fat by pushing the beef to one side, then tilting the skillet in the opposite direction so the liquid fat pools away from the beef. Use a large spoon to remove the liquid fat from the pan. Discard the fat in the trash can.
  3. Put the skillet back on the heat. Add water, macaroni, tomatoes, chili powder (if using), and seasoning mix to the skillet, and combine with the beef.
  4. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for approximately 20 minutes or until macaroni is tender.
  5. Taste and add a small amount of salt if desired.
  6. Top with shredded cheddar cheese. Put the lid back on for 1 minute until the cheese is melted.
  7. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours. Eat within 3 to 5 days.

 

Be Creative! Try using whole grain pasta. Add chopped vegetables such as green pepper or onion in step #3.

 

*Eating Smart Seasoning Mix

Makes: 2 1/2 cups

Preparation Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients:

1 1/4 teaspoons black pepper

1 Tablespoon garlic powder

2 Tablespoons dried parsley flakes

3/4 cup dried, minced onion

2 cups dry milk

 

Directions

  1. Collect and measure all ingredients before starting to prepare the recipe.
  2. Mix all ingredients in a small bowl.
  3. Store in an airtight container.
  4. Use in the Chili Tomato Beefy Macaroni recipes indicated.

 

Nutrition Facts: Servings 4, Serving Size: 1 cup
Amount per serving: Calories 360, Total Fat 18g, Saturated Fat 8g, Trans Fat 1g, Cholesterol 70mg, Sodium 340mg, Total Carbohydrate 25g, Dietary Fiber 3g, Total Sugars 4g (Incl. 0g Added Sugar), Protein 24g

 

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