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chili mac in a skillet

Chili Mac

University of New Hampshire Extension
Chili mac is a favorite comfort food for my family, I eat the leftovers for lunch the next day or I freeze them for a quick meal another night.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Servings 10
Calories 214

Ingredients 

  • 1 lb Ground Turkey Or beef
  • 1 Onion Chopped
  • 1 cup Vegetables Fresh or frozen, chopped
  • 1 Tbsp Chili Powder
  • 1 tsp Cumin Or oregano
  • 1½ cups Elbow Macaroni
  • 2 cans Red Beans 15 ounces, kidney or pinto beans
  • 2 cans Diced Tomatoes 14.5 ounces, no salt added, tomatoes with juice
  • 1 can Tomato Sauce 6 ounces
  • ¾ cup Cheddar Cheese Reduced fat

Equipment

  • Stovetop
  • Skillet
  • Pot

Instructions

  • Wash hands with soap and water.
  • Put ground meat in a 6-quart saucepan or soup pot or 12" skillet. Wash hands after touching raw meat.
  • Cook meat over medium heat. While cooking chop meat and stir until it is cooked through and no longer pink. Ground turkey will turn white.
  • While meat is cooking, gently rub any fresh vegetables under cold running water.
  • Chop onion and fresh vegetables.
  • Add onion, vegetables, chili powder and cumin or oregano and continue cooking until onions are tender. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
  • In a separate pot, cook the macaroni following package directions, but omit salt and oil.
  • While the macaroni cooks, drain and rinse the beans. Add beans, tomatoes and tomato sauce to the ground meat mixture. Bring to a boil and reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add water if sauce is too thick.
  • Stir cooked macaroni and cheese into pot. The heat of the food will melt the cheese.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Chili Mac
Amount per Serving
Calories
 
214
Calories from Fat 45
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
5
g
8
%
Saturated Fat
 
2
g
13
%
Trans Fat
 
0.01
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Cholesterol
 
33
mg
11
%
Sodium
 
542
mg
24
%
Potassium
 
618
mg
18
%
Carbohydrates
 
27
g
9
%
Fiber
 
4
g
17
%
Sugar
 
6
g
7
%
Protein
 
18
g
36
%
Vitamin A
 
1651
IU
33
%
Vitamin C
 
15
mg
18
%
Calcium
 
112
mg
11
%
Iron
 
3
mg
17
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Keyword Cheddar Cheese, Chili Powder, Cumin, Diced Tomatoes, Ground Turkey, Macaroni, Onion, Red Beans, Tomato Sauce, Vegetables