Macaroni Chili - Oamc

Great for the freezer, easy to reheat. Just add a slice of bread with butter and you're good to go. My version is only 11 grams of fat, the regular is 20 grams.

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Serves: 12
• Yields: 1 cup

Ingredients

• 2  lbs ground beef (85% lean)
• 1 1⁄2 cups  chopped onions
• 2  garlic cloves, minced
• 31  ounces canned red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
• 2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce
• 2 (8 ounce) cans stewed tomatoes, with juices chopped
• 1 1⁄2 cups macaroni
• 1⁄2 cup water
• 4  teaspoons chili powder
• 2  teaspoons ground cumin
• 2⁄3 cup  finely shredded sharp cheddar cheese

Directions

1. In large skillet cook ground beef, onions and garlic until beef is browned. Drain.
2. In large dutch oven pour in meat mixture, add beans, tomato sauce, tomatoes with juices, marcaroni, water, chili powder and cumin.
3. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
4. Cover and simmer about 10 minutes more or until the macaroni is tender but firm.
5. Place in containers, sprinkle with cheese and freeze.