Lower Fat Beef And Macaroni Chili Recipes

CHILI MAC

Steps:

• Cook ground beef, onion and green pepper in large skillet over medium heat 5 minutes or until beef is no longer pink; pour off drippings. Add tomatoes, water and taco seasoning; simmer 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Toss pasta with meat mixture. Spoon 3 cups of mixture into an 11x7-inch baking dish. Sprinkle with 1 cup cheese; top with remaining meat mixture. Cover with foil; bake in preheated 375 degrees F oven 30 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with remaining cheese. Return to oven 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.

BEEF AND MACARONI CHILI

Steps:

• Cook macaroni about 7 minutes.
• Brown meat in largest saucepan and drain off all fat.
• Add garlic, chili powder, salt and pepper.
• Mix well and cook on low about 5 minutes.
• Add cooked macaroni and tomato soup.
• Heat thoroughly.
• Just before serving add grated cheese.
• Cover and heat until cheese melts.

CHILI MACARONI AND CHEESE

Steps:

• In a Dutch oven, cook beef, onion and peppers over medium-high heat until beef is no longer pink and vegetables are tender, breaking up beef into crumbles, 8-10 minutes; drain. Transfer to a 7-qt. slow cooker. Stir in tomatoes, beans, chili powder and cumin. Cook, covered, on low until flavors are blended, 5-6 hours., Meanwhile, cook macaroni according to package directions; drain. Add to slow cooker. Stir in cheese until melted. If desired, serve with sour cream and additional cheese.

LOW FAT CHILI

Steps:

• Cook ground beef and onions together in a skillet until meat is browned and onion is almost clear. If using 93/7 lean ground beef a small amount of oil might be needed to prevent sticking.
• Combine all ingredients in large pot. Bring to a boil and reduce heat. Cover and simmer for about 1 hour.
• Note: many variations are possible. Try adding green chilies, cubed potatoes, rice, light or fat free cheddar or whatever you can imagine.
• NOTE: Calories calculated by this system differ radically from my own. Using the values given on each of the items in the recipe I calculated only 180 Calories per 1 cup serving. 'Zaar might not be adjusting for extra lean groung beef.
• NOTE: For a milder version reduce chili powder, cumin and red pepper by 1/2.

CHILI MAC (COOKING LIGHT)

Steps:

• Cook first 4 ingredients in a dutch oven over medium high heat till meat is browned, stirring until meat crumbles.
• Drain well and wipe drippings from pan with a paper towel (if your beef is lean enough, you won't really need to do this).
• Return beef to dutch oven; add macaroni and next 10 ingredients.
• stir well.
• Bring to a boil; cover and reduce heat.
• Simmer 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Spoon into individual serving bowls.
• Sprinkle 2 T cheese over each serving.