Valentine Cast

Prep Time: 15 min
Cook Time: 20 min

Servings: 10

• 2 pounds lean ground beef
• 2 cups chopped onion
• 2 medium green peppers
• 2 (14.5 ounce) cans diced tomatoes, undrained
• 2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce
• 2 cups fresh or frozen corn
• 1 cup water
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 1 tablespoon cumin
• 1 ½  cups uncooked elbow macaroni
• 1-1/3 cups shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese

Directions:

1. In a large nonstick pot, cook beef, onion and green peppers over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain.
2. Stir in the tomatoes, tomato sauce, corn, water, chili powder, oregano and salt, pepper, and cumin. Bring to a boil.
3. Add macaroni. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until macaroni is tender.
4. Sprinkle with cheese; cover and cook 2-3 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

Notes:

• Can use ground turkey or half ground turkey
• This goes well with cornbread.
• This makes a very large batch.  Even though it freezes well, if you would like to make a smaller batch