Cheddar Wagon Wheels and Chili Meatballs

Submitted by Punky Julster

"This recipe came from Woman's World magazine and my kids love it. It's also simple to put together."

 

• Ready In: 40mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1 egg
• 1 lb ground beef
• 1⁄4 cup plain breadcrumbs
• 2 teaspoons brown sugar
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons chili powder, divided
• 3⁄4 teaspoon ground cumin, divided
• 1⁄4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 8 ounces wagon wheel macaroni
• 1 package creamy cheddar pasta sauce mix
• 1 cup half-and-half
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained

directions

1. Lighlty beat egg; stir in beef, crumbs, sugar, 1 tsp chili powder, 1/2 tsp cumin, and garlic powder.
2. Shape mix into 16 meatballs.
3. Heat large skillet over med-high heat.
4. Add meatballs and cook; turning until browned on all sides.
5. Reduce heat to med-low and cover.
6. Cook until they are no longer pink in the middle.
7. Drain on paper towels.
8. Cook pasta according to package.
9. In pan over med-high heat, whisk sauce mix, half and half, 1/2 cup water and remaining chili powder and cumin.
10. Add butter and cook stirring constantly until mixture boils.
11. Reduce heat to low and stir in tomatoes.
12. Simmer 3 minutes.
13. Toss pasta with sauce and meatballs.

Reviews

[Kathleen Talbot]

Very enjoyable dish! Everyone at our table had 3rds :) Thank you for posting this fun meal.