Beef and Macaroni Chili ( With Optional Microwave Directions)
"This is an inexpensive and quick family meal. The amount and type of cheese is to your taste...I just took a guess at the amount. The beef and seasonings cook in the time it takes to boil the macaroni, they are mixed together, cooked briefly, and served from the pan."
- Ready In:
- 15mins
- Ingredients:
- 9
- Yields:
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4 1 1/4 cup
- Serves:
- 4
ingredients
- 1 cup macaroni
- 12 ounces lean ground beef
- 2 minced garlic cloves
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1⁄2 teaspoon dried oregano
- salt and pepper, to taste
- 10 ounces condensed tomato soup, optional 1 can low calorie
- 2 ounces mozzarella cheese, grated
directions
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Stove Top Directions :
- Cook macaroni according to package directions.
- Brown meat in skillet and drain off all fat.
- Add garlic, chile powder, cumin, oregano, salt and pepper.
- Mix well and cook on low heat, about 5 minutes.
- Add cooked macaroni and condensed tomato soup.
- Heat thoroughly.
- Just before serving, add grated cheese, cover skillet and heat until cheese is melted.
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Optional Microwave Directions:
- Place macaroni in deep microwave dish (I use an 8 cup glass measuring bowl with handle), and cover with ample boiling water (guesstimate, 4 cups).
- Microwave, uncovered, on high for about 5 minutes. Test for doneness, and cook longer if required until soft. Drain.
- Place ground beef in a plastic, food safe colander over a pie plate and microwave on high, stirring occasionally to break up, for about 2-3 minutes, or until all pink is gone. Discard fat.
- Mix all ingredients, except cheese, and heat on high for 2-3 minutes.
- Just before serving, add cheese and melt on high for 3-4 minutes.
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Reviews
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Very easy to throw together! I will make this again, but I think I'll add some beans or veggies to bulk it up a little. We used WAY more cheese than called for, but we're cheese fanatics :)
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