Chili Mac

Chili Mac

This chili mac adds a little spice to a comfort food favorite by sprinkling on Sargento Shredded Reduced Fat 4 Cheese Mexican Cheese. Ol?!

Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
35 mins
Total Time:
55 mins
Servings:
6

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef or turkey
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can Mexican or chili-style stewed tomatoes, undrained
  • ½ cup water
  • 1 (1.25 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
  • 2 cups elbow macaroni or small shells, cooked and drained
  • 2 cups Sargento ® Shredded Reduced Fat 4 Cheese Mexican Cheese, divided

Directions

Step 1
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Step 2
Cook ground beef, onion, and bell pepper in a large skillet over medium heat until beef is crumbly and no longer pink, about 5 minutes; pour off drippings. Add tomatoes, water, and taco seasoning; simmer, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes. Remove from heat.

Step 3
Stir cooked pasta into meat mixture until combined. Spoon 3 cups meat mixture into an 11×7-inch baking dish. Sprinkle with 1 cup cheese; top with remaining meat mixture. Cover with aluminum foil.

Step 4
Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Remove foil; sprinkle with remaining cheese. Continue baking until cheese is melted, about 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

430
Calories
17g
Fat
37g
Carbs
32g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 430
% Daily Value *
Total Fat17g 22%
Saturated Fat7g 37%
Cholesterol83mg 28%
Sodium894mg 39%
Total Carbohydrate37g 14%
Dietary Fiber3g 9%
Total Sugars6g
Protein32g
Vitamin C23mg 115%
Calcium43mg 3%
Iron4mg 21%
Potassium440mg 9%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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