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