Mexi-Mac Skillet Recipe

Mexi-Mac Skillet Recipe
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85% would make again

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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  • 5 Servings
  • Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

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.

Nutrition 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.

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

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Mexi-Mac Skillet Recipe

Mexi-Mac Skillet

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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

Reviewed on Sep. 07, 2008 by cookingpat

Followed recipe, except add 2 cloves of garlic and 1/4 teaspoon cumin. My family loved it.

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