Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground round
  • 1 cup coarsely chopped onion
  • 1/2 cup coarsely chopped celery
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup canned no-salt-added beef broth, undiluted
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 (12-ounce) can beer
  • 1 (8-ounce) can no-salt-added tomato sauce
  • 3 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 1/2 cups elbow macaroni, uncooked
  • 1/4 cup (1 ounce) shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese

Method

  • Cook first 4 ingredients in a Dutch oven over medium heat until meat is browned and vegetables are tender, stirring until meat crumbles. Drain and pat dry with paper towels. Wipe drippings from Dutch oven with a paper towel.
  • Return meat mixture to Dutch oven; add broth and next 8 ingredients. Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat, and simmer 30 minutes. Uncover and stir in macaroni. Cook, uncovered, 10 minutes or until macaroni is done, stirring often.
  • To serve, ladle chili into individual bowls, and top each serving with 1 tablespoon cheese.