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Mexi Beef Chili Mac

Make it a Meal

Add these dishes to make a full meal:

Fresh Baby Spinach with Wild Mushrooms

Roasted Red Pepper Soup

Apple Spice Cake

Wine Pairings

Quick & Easy

Preparation facts

Total Time: 30 minutes

Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

1 lb ground beef

1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper

1/4 cup chopped onion

1 clove garlic, minced

1 can (14-1/2 ounces) Mexican-style diced tomatoes, undrained

1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce

3/4 cup uncooked elbow macaroni

3/4 cup water

2 tsp Spicy Seasoning Mix (see directions)

1/2 tsp salt

Directions

Brown ground beef with bell pepper, onion and garlic in 3-quart saucepan over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes or until beef is not pink, breaking beef up into 3/4-inch crumbles. Pour off drippings.

Stir in remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover tightly and simmer 15 minutes. Remove from heat; let stand 5 minutes.

Spicy Seasoning Mix:

Combine 3 tablespoons chili powder, 2 teaspoons ground cumin, 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder, 3/4 teaspoon dried oregano and 1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper. Store in an airtight container. Shake before using. Makes 1/4 cup.

Recipe courtesy of the National Cattleman’s Beef Association

Nutrition facts

Serving Size 1 serving

Calories 359

Calories from Fat 123 (34%)

% Daily Value*

21%Total Fat 13g

25%Saturated Fat 5g

Polyunsaturated Fat 0.9g

Monounsaturated Fat 5.6g

24%Cholesterol 71mg

47%Sodium 1132mg

34%Potassium 1198mg

12%Total Carbohydrate 35g

20%Dietary Fiber 5.1g

Sugars 13g

Sugar Alcohols 0g

53%Protein 26g

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutrition facts are calculated by a food expert using nutritional values provided by the USDA for common products used as recipe ingredients. Actual nutritional values may differ depending on the amounts or products used and can be affected by cooking methods.

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The information presented in the Food Guide is for informational purposes only and was created by a team of US–registered dietitians and food experts. Consult your doctor, practitioner, and/or pharmacist for any health problem and before using any supplements, making dietary changes, or before making any changes in prescribed medications. Information expires February 2010.

*The information in this newsletter is for educational use only. Do not attempt to self-diagnose or treat any condition. Please consult your healthcare practitioner if you believe you may have any of the signs or symptoms discussed above before using any of the nutrients discussed.

You should also consult with a healthcare professional before starting any diet, exercise or supplementation program, before taking any medication, or if you have or suspect you might have a health problem.

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