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Chili Tomato Macaroni

bowl of Chili Tomato Macaroni
Makes: 4 Servings
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Preparation Time: 10 minutes

You don’t have to use salt in this macaroni, tomato, and beef dish seasoned with the Eating Smart Seasoning Mix.

Ingredients

  • 3/4 pound ground beef, 90% lean
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 1 cup macaroni, uncooked
  • 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes, low-sodium, undrained
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder, mild
  • 1/2 Eating Smart Seasoning Mix
  • salt (optional, to taste)
  • 2 ounces cheddar cheese, reduced-fat, shredded

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Brown ground beef in a large skillet, drain the fat.
  3. Add water, macaroni, tomatoes, chili powder, and seasoning mix. Stir.
  4. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low and simmer covered on low heat for 20 minutes or until macaroni is tender.
  5. Taste, and add a small amount of salt if desired.
  6. Top with shredded cheddar cheese. Put the lid back on for 1 minute until the cheese is melted.

Notes

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Source:

Eating Smart, Being Active
Colorado State University and University of California at Davis

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1 cup
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 321
Total Fat 10 g
Saturated Fat 4 g
Cholesterol 61 mg
Sodium 224 mg
Carbohydrates 30 g
Dietary Fiber 4 g
Total Sugars 7 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 26 g
Vitamin D 1 mcg
Calcium 256 mg
Iron 3 mg
Potassium 641 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 321
Total Fat 10 g
Saturated Fat 4 g
Monounsaturated Fat 4 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1 g
Linoleic Acid 1 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0.0 g
Omega 3 - EPA 0 g
Omega 3 - DHA 0 g
Cholesterol 61 mg
Carbohydrates 30 g
Dietary Fiber 4 g
Total Sugars 7 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 26 g
Minerals
Calcium 256 mg
Potassium 641 mg
Sodium 224 mg
Copper 0 mg
Iron 3 mg
Magnesium 53 mg
Phosphorus 335 mg
Selenium 37 mg
Zinc 5 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 110 mcg
Vitamin B6 0.5 mg
Vitamin B12 2.1 mcg
Vitamin C 15 mg
Vitamin D 1 mcg
Vitamin E 1 mg
Vitamin K 8 mcg
Folate 100 mcg
Thiamin 0.8 mg
Riboflavin 0.4 mg
Niacin 6 mg
Choline 75 mg

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MyPlate Food Groups

Dairy 1/2 cups
Grains 1 ounces
Protein Foods 2 ounces
Vegetables 1/2 cups

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