Wednesday, September 7, 2011

Chili Mac

Recipe adapted from Everyday Food.
Tonight's Fare:
salt and pepper
box of penne or other tubular pasta
1 tsp evoo
3 cloves of garlic
1 small onion, diced
1 lb ground beef chuck (I'd have used ground turkey if I'd had it on hand)
1 3/4 teaspoons
few dashes of cayenne red pepper
1 cup corn kernel (thaw for 30 mins or so if frozen)
top with grated cheddar (reduced fat is fine since you have other strong flavors)

1. Cook pasta according to box directions.
2. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add crushed garlic and chopped onions. Cook until translucent.
3. Increase heat to med-high. Add meat. Cook about five minutes until pink disappears. Add cumin, salt, and pepper. Cook until is smells yummy. About a min.
4. Add corn, zucchini, and bell pepper. Cook until tenderly crisp. About two or so minutes. If you like your veggies a little softer, cook for about 5 or 6 minutes.
5. Add tomatoes with juice. Bring to a simmer and cook for about three minutes.
6. Pour meat mixture over pasta and top with cheese.

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