Skillet Chili Mac

I love Chili Mac.  Macaroni cooked in a nice semi spicy sauce with ground beef and beans.  A great meal for the family or for a pot luck.  It is one of my favorite quick meals to prepare.

Start by browning your ground beef in a large skillet.  Stir in the green chile and spices.  Be sure the meat is covered with the spices.  Add the liquids and bring to a boil.  Then add the pasta and cover.  Cook until the pasta is tender.  Add the beans and cook until heated through.  Top the chile mixture with cheese and cover skillet for a couple of minutes or until the cheese has melted.  Remove from the stove and serve.

Your family is in for a delicious and hearty meal that they will enjoy.


Skillet Chili Mac
From Our Best Bites adapted by From My Southwest Kitchen

Ingredients
1 lb. extra-lean (93%) ground beef
1 (4-ounce) can diced green chile
1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic 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  dry  elbow macaroni
1 can pinto beans, drained
4 ounces shredded Mexican Cheese

Instructions
1. Heat a 12" skillet that has a lid over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook, stirring frequently. Stir in  the green chile and cook for about 30 seconds. Add in the chili powder, onion powder,  cumin, coriander, salt and pepper.  Mix well until the meat is throughly coated.

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.  Serve.

Makes 6 servings

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