Quick and Easy Chili Beef Pasta

This is one of those effortless meals- it's so simple it's superb! You'll find yourself making it over and over again.

Course Main Dishes
Prep. Time 15 mins
Cooking Time 20 - 25 mins
Yields 4 servings

Preparation
Nutritional Info
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Preparation

What You Need

12 oz (375 g) rigatoni or

macaroni

1 lb (450 g) lean ground beef

1 onion, chopped

2 tbsp (30 ml) chili powder

2 tbsp (10 ml) dried oregano

2 cups (500 ml) Milk

1 green bell pepper, chopped

1 can (28 oz / 796 ml) tomatoes, diced or

stewed

1/4 cup (60 ml) tomato paste

1/2 tsp (2 ml) salt

3/4 cup (180 ml) shredded old Canadian Cheddar or

Monterey Jack cheese

Instructions

Cook rigatoni according to package directions. Drain and return to pot.

Meanwhile, in large non-stick skillet, brown beef over medium-high heat; drain off any fat. Add onion, chili powder and oregano; cook, stirring, until onion is softened.

Add milk and bring to boil; reduce heat and boil gently until most of the liquid is absorbed. Add green pepper, stewed tomatoes and tomato paste; bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer for about 5 min or until thickened slightly. Stir in salt.

Stir sauce into drained rigatoni. Sprinkle with cheese. If desired, broil under preheated broiler until cheese is melted and bubbling.

Tips

For the Adventurous: Spice up this tasty dish by adding 1 tsp (5 mL) ground cumin or toasted cumin seeds along with chili powder in step 2. Add a jalapeno pepper, minced, along with green pepper in step 3.

Healthy Eating Tip: Balancing act- This recipe is a fun and easy way to get your family to enjoy all four food groups in one bowl.

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Nutritional Info

Per serving

Energy: 767 Calories
Protein: 45 g
Carbohydrate: 95 g
Fat: 23 g
Fibre: 8.9 g
Sodium: 1173 mg

Top 5 nutrients provided by a serving of this recipe

Nutrient (% DV)*

Calcium: 37 % / 412 mg
Folate: 98 %
Vitamin B12: 95 %
Zinc: 91 %
Niacin: 88 %

* Note: The daily value (DV) is established by Health Canada and corresponds to the daily quantity recommended for each nutrient. The percentage of the daily value (% DV) indicates the proportion of the nutrient provided by a serving of the recipe, in comparison with the quantity recommended.

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