Chili Tomato Macaroni

You don’t have to use salt in this macaroni, tomato, and beef dish seasoned with the Eating Smart Seasoning Mix.

Makes 4 servings.

Ingredients

3/4 pound ground beef, 85% lean 
1 1/2 cups water 
1 cup macaroni, uncooked 
1 can diced tomatoes, drained (15 ounces) 
2 teaspoons chili powder, mild 
8 servings Eating Smart Seasoning Mix (1/2 cup) 
salt (optional, to taste) 

Directions

1. Wash hands with soap and water.
2. Brown ground beef in a large skillet, drain the fat.
3. Add water, macaroni, tomatoes, chili powder, and seasoning mix. Stir.
4. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low and simmer covered on low heat for 20 minutes or until macaroni is tender.
5. Taste; add a small amount of salt if needed.
6. Refrigerate leftovers.

For nutrition information, please visit Chili Tomato Macaroni at USDA’s MyPlate Kitchen.