Mexi Beef Chili Mac Tex-Mex & Southwest

Ingredients

• 1 lb. ground beef
• 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
• 1/4 cup chopped onion
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 can (14-1/2 oz.) Mexican-style diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 can (8 oz.) tomato sauce
• 3/4 cup uncooked elbow macaroni
• 3/4 cup water
• 1 packet Taco Seasoning Mix
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• grated Colby Jack cheese, optional

Instructions

Brown ground beef with bell pepper, onion and garlic in 3-quart saucepan over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes, or until beef is not pink, breaking beef into crumbles. Pour off drippings.

Stir in remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover tightly and simmer 15 minutes.

Remove from heat; let stand 5 minutes. Top with grated cheese if desired.

Nutritional Information

Nutrition Info per serving:  (1 serving, 13 oz.) 398 calories; 15 g fat (8 g saturated fat; 3 g monounsaturated fat); 94 mg cholesterol; 1601 mg sodium; 33 g carbohydrate; 4 g fiber; 33 g protein; 7.5 mg niacin; 0.5 mg vitamin B6; 2 mcg vitamin B12; 4.1 mg iron; 16.6 mcg selenium; 5.9 mg zinc.