Description
Provide a detailed description of the dish, emphasizing its savory flavors and the balance between chili and pasta.
Ingredients
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- 4 pounds ground beef or turkey
- 4 medium onions, chopped
- 4 green bell peppers, chopped
- 4 (14.5 ounce) cans Mexican or chili-style stewed tomatoes, undrained
- 2 cups water
- 4 (1.25 ounce) packages taco seasoning mix
- 8 cups elbow macaroni or small shells, cooked and drained
- 8 cups Sargento ® Shredded Reduced Fat 4 Cheese Mexican Cheese, divided
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef or turkey in a large pot, then drain excess fat.
- Add chopped onions and green bell peppers to the meat, cooking until softened.
- Stir in the stewed tomatoes, taco seasoning, and water, and bring to a simmer.
- Mix in the cooked pasta, then sprinkle half of the shredded cheese into the mixture.
- Simmer everything together until heated through, then top with the remaining cheese.
Notes
Suggest variations (e.g., adding beans, spicier toppings, or more cheese) and ways to store leftovers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American/Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600 (per serving)
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Chili Mac Recipe