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Chili Macaroni Casserole

Name: Chili Macaroni Casserole
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Cuisine: North America, Mexican
Ingredients: 1 cup uncooked wagon wheel pasta; 1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean); 1/2 cup chopped onion; 1/2 cup chopped green pepper; 1 can (15 ounces) turkey chili with beans; 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) stewed tomatoes, undrained; 1 cup crushed baked tortilla chip scoops; 1 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese, divided; 1/4 cup uncooked instant rice; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon pepper

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Total Time

Prep: 20 min. Bake: 25 min.

Makes

6 servings

Updated: Oct. 15, 2022

With wagon wheel pasta and popular Tex-Mex ingredients, this beefy main dish from Janet Kanzler of Yakima, Washington is a sure family-pleaser. Simply add a mixed green salad with any light dressing you like for a complete dinner.

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Ingredients

1 cup uncooked wagon wheel pasta
1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1 can (15 ounces) turkey chili with beans
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) stewed tomatoes, undrained
1 cup crushed baked tortilla chip scoops
1 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese, divided
1/4 cup uncooked instant rice
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Directions

Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, cook the beef, onion and green pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the chili, tomatoes, chips, 1/2 cup cheese, rice, chili powder, salt and pepper. Drain pasta; add to beef mixture.
Transfer to a 2-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 358 calories, 11g fat (5g saturated fat), 60mg cholesterol, 847mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 4g fiber), 28g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch, 1 vegetable.

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