*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                         Favorite Chili Macaroni

Recipe By     : Magic Beans, by Patti Bazel Geil, 1996
Serving Size  : 8    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Beans & Legumes                  Main Dishes
                Vegetables

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1      pound         ground beef
     1/2  cup           chopped onion
     1/2  cup           chopped green bell pepper
     1/2  cup           chopped red bell pepper
   2      cloves        garlic -- minced
   2      cups          elbow macaroni -- cooked
     1/2  cup           water
   1      tablespoon    chili powder
   1      teaspoon      ground cumin
   1      teaspoon      fresh cilantro
     1/2  teaspoon      salt
     1/4  teaspoon      pepper
  14 1/2  ounces        canned no-added-salt whole tomatoes
                        undrained and chopped
  15      ounces        canned kidney beans -- rinsed and drained
   8 3/4  ounces        canned no-added-salt whole kernel corn -- drained
   8      ounces        canned no-added-salt tomato sauce
   6      ounces        canned no-added-salt tomato paste
   1      cup           cheddar cheese, lowfat -- shredded

This is a classic, family-pleasing recipe that uses kidney beans to extend
the ground beef and lower the fat content

Cook ground beef, onion, bell peppers, and garlic in a large Dutch oven
over medium-high heat until browned, stirring to crumble beef.  Drain well;
wipe drippings from pan with paper towels.  Return beef mixture to pan.
Add all remaining ingredients except cheese, and stir well.  Bring to a
boil.  Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Spoon onto individual serving plates; top with cheese.


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