Ingredients

  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1/2 cup chopped green pepper
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 cups cooked elbow macaroni
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 (15 1/4 ounce) can kidney beans
  • 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can chopped tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 (8 3/4 ounce) can corn, drained (I used frozen)
  • 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
  • 1 1 cup low-fat cheddar cheese or 1 cup monterey jack cheese

Method

  • Cook first 4 ingredients in a dutch oven over medium high heat till meat is browned, stirring until meat crumbles.
  • Drain well and wipe drippings from pan with a paper towel (if your beef is lean enough, you won't really need to do this).
  • Return beef to dutch oven; add macaroni and next 10 ingredients.
  • stir well.
  • Bring to a boil; cover and reduce heat.
  • Simmer 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Spoon into individual serving bowls.
  • Sprinkle 2 T cheese over each serving.