Easy Chili Mac


Ingredients

    1 spray(s) cooking spray
    2/3 pound(s) raw extra lean ground beef
    2 medium onion(s), chopped
    29 oz canned stewed tomatoes, Mexican-style (undrained)
    2 1/2 cup(s) canned tomato juice
    4 oz canned green chili peppers, diced, drained
    2 tsp chili powder
    1 1/2 cup(s) uncooked macaroni, elbow
    31 oz canned pinto beans, drained and rinsed
    1/2 cup(s) low-fat shredded cheddar cheese


Instructions

    * 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. Reduce heat, cover and simmer until macaroni is tender, about 15 minutes. Spoon chili into bowls and sprinkle with cheese. Yields about 1 cup of chili and 1 tablespoon of cheese per serving.



(recipe: Weight Watchers)