Chili-Pasta Skillet

Ingredients · for 6 (scales to your household)

• 1 pound Lean ground beef $7.94
• 3/4 cup Onion $0.57
• 1 can Black beans $2.34
• 1 can Diced fire-roasted tomatoes, undrained $3.24
• 1 can Tomato sauce $2.03
• 1/2 cup Dried elbow macaroni $0.34
• 1 can Diced green chile peppers $0.07
• 2 teaspoons Chili powder $0.24
• 1/2 teaspoon Garlic salt $0.13
• 1/2 cup Marbled cheddar cheese $0.90
• 1/4 cup Diced green onions $0.59

Per-ingredient cost is the amount this recipe uses at the lowest Canadian price we have on file; the per-serving total above adds the range up to the dearest price and for buying whole packages.

Method

1. In a large skillet cook meat and onion until meat is brown and onion is tender. Drain off fat.
2. Stir in beans, undrained tomatoes, tomato sauce, uncooked macaroni, chile peppers, chili powder, and garlic salt. Bring to boiling; reduce heat.
3. Simmer, covered, about 20 minutes or until macaroni is tender, stirring often. Remove skillet from heat; sprinkle mixture with cheese. Cover and let stand about 2 minutes or until cheese is melted. Garnish with the green onions and enjoy!