Stovetop Chili Mac Casserole

Stovetop Chili Mac Casserole

from ourbestbites.com
40 min

A quick and easy meal your whole family will love that's under 300 calories per serving, low in fat, and high in protein!

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. extra-lean (93%) ground beef or turkey
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 bell pepper (any color), chopped
  • 3-4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon coriander
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 cups V8 juice
  • 1 8-ounce can tomato sauce
  • 1 cup water
  • 8 ounces macaroni or other small pasta
  • 1 can pinto beans, drained
  • 4 ounces cheddar cheese
  • 1/3 cup chopped green or red onions
  • 1/2 cup chopped cilantro (optional)

Directions

  1. 1

    Heat a 12″ skillet that has a lid over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook, stirring frequently, until about halfway cooked. Add onions, garlic, and pepper as well as the seasonings and cook until the meat is cooked through and the onions are tender.

  2. 2

    Add the V8 juice, tomato sauce, and water and bring to a boil. Add the pasta and stir to combine and then cover, reduce heat, and cook for 15-ish minutes or until the pasta is al dente. Add the beans and heat through. Remove from heat, sprinkle with cheese, and replace the lid for 2-3 minutes or until the cheese is melted. Sprinkle with onions and serve immediately.