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)
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  • 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 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. 11, 2008 by daph24ne

Reviewed on Sep. 10, 2008 by lact51

Reviewed on Sep. 07, 2008 by cookingpat

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

Reviewed on Sep. 03, 2008 by hippey

 
 

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