Nutrition Facts

  • One serving:
  • 1 cup
  • Calories:
  • 283
  • Fat:
  • 11 g
  • Saturated Fat:
  • 5 g
  • Cholesterol:
  • 55 mg
  • Sodium:
  • 716 mg
  • Carbohydrate:
  • 23 g
  • Fiber:
  • 4 g
  • Protein:
  • 25 g
  • Diabetic Exchange:
  • 3 lean meat, 1 starch, 1 vegetable.


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Mexi-Mac Skillet

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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!”

SERVINGS: 5

CATEGORY: Lower Fat

METHOD: Stovetop - One-Dish

TIME: Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Ingredients:

  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 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.


  • Re: Mexi-Mac Skillet

    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!!!

    shelibeens
  • Re: Mexi-Mac Skillet

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

    navy1015
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