Mexican Mac

Ingredients:

  • 1 pound extra-lean ground beef
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 1-1/4 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano
  • Kosher salt and ground black pepper
  • 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
  • 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen corn
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2/3 cup uncooked elbow macaroni
  • shredded cheddar cheese for topping

Directions:

  1. In a large skillet cook beef with onion over medium-high heat. Season with salt and pepper. Cook until no longer pink, 5-7 minutes; crumble meat.
  2. Stir in seasonings, tomatoes, tomato sauce, corn and water; bring to a boil. Stir in macaroni. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until macaroni is tender, 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Adjust seasoning as desired.
  3. Serve in bowls and sprinkle with cheese.

Published by boymomfoodie

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