Wednesday, February 8, 2012

Cheesy Chili Mac (Weight watchers)

Cheesy Chili Mac = YUM!

A coworker and friend of mine gave me this recipe. Bryan was so excited for me to try this one out. We were not disappointed at all. It is filling, warm, and absolutely scrumptious. It is perfect for a cold, winter night. This recipe is a meal in itself. You will not need or want anything else with this. Just scoop up a big bowl and enjoy.

Cheesy Chili Mac
Serves: 4 to 6
Adapted by: http://www.food.com/recipe/weight-watchers-cheesy-chili-mac-points-5-327631

Ingredients
1 pound lean ground beef OR ground turkey breast
1 medium onion, chopped
1 can (15 1/2 oz) Diced Tomatoes - I used the del monte diced tomatoes with green peppers
2 cups low sodium tomato juice
1 can (4oz) diced green chiles
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 cup whole grain or whole wheat elbow macaroni - you can use bowtie pasta or penne pasta also
1 can (15 1/2 oz) pinto beans, drained
Shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese

Directions
-Coat a large skillet with cooking spray. Cook ground beef and onion over medium-high heat until meat is browned, about 10 minutes; drain off fat. Stir in undrained stewed tomatoes including juice, tomato juice, chili peppers and chili powder; bring mixture to a boil.
-Stir in macaroni and beans; return to boiling. You might have to add additional tomato sauce if it doesn't look like all the pasta is covered. Reduce heat, cover and simmer until macaroni is tender, about 15 minutes. Spoon chili into bowls and sprinkle with cheese.

Enjoy! :)

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