Ingredients

1 spray(s) cooking spray

¾ pound(s) raw lean ground beef

2 medium onion(s)

29 oz canned stewed tomatoes

2½ cup(s) canned tomato juice

4 oz canned green chili peppers

2 tsp chili powder

1½ cup(s) uncooked macaroni

31 oz canned pinto beans

½ cup(s) low-fat shredded cheddar cheese

Preparation

  1. Coat a large skillet with cooking spray; set over medium-high heat. Cook beef and onion until meat is browned, stirring and breaking up meat with a spoon as it cooks, about 10 minutes; drain off fat.
  2. Stir in undrained tomatoes and their juice, tomato juice, chili peppers and chili powder; bring mixture to a boil.
  3. Stir in macaroni and beans; return to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer until macaroni is tender, about 15 minutes. Spoon chili into bowls and sprinkle with cheese. Yields about 1 cup chili and 1 tablespoon cheese per serving.