Chili Macaroni

Chili-mac is a quick and easy, tasty skillet supper that makes a great busy day meal your family will appreciate.

Recipe Ingredients:

1 pound lean ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
1 (14.5-ounce) can Mexican-style stewed tomatoes
1 1/4 cups tomato juice
2 tablespoons canned diced green chiles
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 cup wagon wheel macaroni or elbow macaroni
1 cup loose-pack frozen cut green beans
Shredded cheddar cheese for topping

Cooking Directions:

1. In a large skillet cook ground beef and onion until meat is brown. Drain fat.
2. Stir stewed tomatoes, tomato juice, chile peppers, chili powder, salt and garlic powdered into the meat mixture. Bring to boiling. Stir in pasta and green beans. Return to boiling; reduce heat. cover and simmer about 15 minutes or until pasta and beans are tender, but still firm to the bite.
3. To serve, spoon into bowls. Sprinkle individual servings with shredded cheddar cheese.

Makes 4 servings.