Mexi-Mac Skillet Recipe

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This dish really saves time because it eliminates the need to precook the pasta and makes a family-pleasing supper in minutes! “This is the tastiest and quickest recipe I have,” writes Maurane Ramsey from Fort Wayne, Indiana. “It’s one of my husband’s favorites!”

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Mexi-Mac Skillet Recipe
  • Prep/Total Time: 30 min.
  • Yield: 5 Servings
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Ingredients

  • 1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen corn
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1-1/4 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2/3 cup uncooked elbow macaroni
  • 2/3 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese

Directions

  • In a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, cook beef and onion until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the tomatoes, tomato sauce, corn, water, chili powder, oregano and salt.
  • Bring to a boil; stir in macaroni. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 18-22 minutes or until macaroni is tender. Sprinkle with cheese. Yield: 5 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 cup equals 283 calories, 11 g fat (5 g saturated fat), 55 mg cholesterol, 716 mg sodium, 23 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 25 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1 starch, 1 vegetable.

Originally published as Mexi-Mac Skillet in Light & Tasty October/November 2007, p26

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Reviewed on Oct. 14, 2010 by hprusia

I cut the oregano in half and added 1/2 t. of cumin. I make this on a regular basis and we really like it. Yum! :-)


Reviewed on Feb. 24, 2010 by jmrw2

We loved it! I substituted small diced tomatoes with seasonings for the diced tomato, and added a little garlic and it was good :) The family loved it:)


Reviewed on Feb. 04, 2010 by mjlouk

Easy to make and really good!


Reviewed on Jan. 31, 2010 by jynns

My daughter loved it!! I used a can of Rotel instead of the diced tomatoes and taco seasoning instead of the spices. Plenty left over for tomorrow's dinner!


Reviewed on Jan. 29, 2010 by mtcobra

As did other reviewers, I added more chili powder, garlic (granulated), and cumin. I thought the macaroni was a tad underdone, and would recommend either a longer simmering time or partial pre-cooking (boiling in water) prior to adding. I would also recommend petite diced tomatoes over regular diced tomatoes.


Reviewed on Jan. 28, 2010 by wwv111354

Actually, I didn't make this recipe at all, but used the overall idea to use up leftover chili we had and it turned out fantastic! I added pasta and corn to the already made chili (added just a little water to account for the added pasta) and allowed it to slow simmer on the stove with occasional stirring. Fantastic! The only difference between mine and this was that ours had beans and we didn't have cheese to put on top. I would definitely do this again, whether from scratch or as a way to stretch leftovers.


Reviewed on Jan. 27, 2010 by cbock

substituted garlic granuals for salt, added drained and rinsed can of kidney beans, substituted 1 cup frozen chopped mirepoix mix for onion and added extra 1/3 cup macroni. cooked in stock pot. wonderfully tasty and loved by hubby and kids alike!!


Reviewed on Jan. 29, 2009 by Nancy1423

needs some garlic and maybe some chili beans


Reviewed on Sep. 23, 2008 by shelibeens

Awesome recipe. Added 2 cloves garlic & 1 tsp cumin. Increased chili powder to 2 tblspn, tomato sauce to 15oz can, and added slightly more pasta. Substituted garlic salt for salt. YUMMY!!! Whole family loves it!!!


Reviewed on Sep. 14, 2008 by navy1015

Great recipe. A little garlic and a can of chili beans makes it perfect

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