Beef And Macaroni Chili ( With Optional Microwave Directions)

Total Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• 1 cup macaroni
• 12 ounces lean ground beef
• 2 minced garlic cloves
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• salt and pepper, to taste
• 10 ounces condensed tomato soup, optional 1 can low calorie
• 2 ounces mozzarella cheese, grated

Recipe

• 1 stove top directions :.
• 2 cook macaroni according to package directions.
• 3 brown meat in skillet and drain off all fat.
• 4 add garlic, chile powder, cumin, oregano, salt and pepper.
• 5 mix well and cook on low heat, about 5 minutes.
• 6 add cooked macaroni and condensed tomato soup.
• 7 heat thoroughly.
• 8 just before serving, add grated cheese, cover skillet and heat until cheese is melted.

recipe

• 9 optional microwave directions:.
• 10 place macaroni in deep microwave dish (i use an 8 cup glass measuring bowl with handle), and cover with ample boiling water (guesstimate, 4 cups).
• 11 microwave, uncovered, on high for about 5 minutes. test for doneness, and cook longer if required until soft. drain.
• 12 place ground beef in a plastic, food safe colander over a pie plate and microwave on high, stirring occasionally to break up, for about 2-3 minutes, or until all pink is gone. discard fat.
• 13 mix all ingredients, except cheese, and heat on high for 2-3 minutes.
• 14 just before serving, add cheese and melt on high for 3-4 minutes.