Ingredients:

  • 1 pound Ground Beef (93% lean or leaner)
  • 1 can (15 to 16 ounces) chili beans in chili sauce
  • 1-1/2 cups prepared thick-and-chunky salsa
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 cups cooked elbow macaroni, warmed

Cooking:

    1. Heat large nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot. Add Ground Beef cook 8 to 10 minutes, breaking up into 3/4-inch crumbles and stirring occasionally. Pour off drippings, as necessary.
Cook’s Tip: Cooking times are for fresh or thoroughly thawed ground beef. Ground beef should be cooked to an internal temperature of 160ºF. Color is not a reliable indicator of ground beef doneness.
  1. Stir in beans, salsa and water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 5 minutes or until slightly thickened, stirring frequently. Stir in cilantro.
  2. Serve beef mixture over macaroni.

 

  • Wash hands with soap and water before cooking and always after touching raw meat.
  • Separate raw meat from other foods.
  • Wash all cutting boards, utensils, and dishes after touching raw meat.
  • Do not reuse marinades used on raw foods.
  • Wash all produce prior to use.
  • Cook steaks and roasts until temperature reaches 145°F for medium rare, as measured by a meat thermometer, allowing to rest for three minutes.
  • Cook Ground Beef to 160°F as measured by a meat thermometer.
  • Refrigerate leftovers promptly.

 

For more information on degree of doneness and other cooking tips visit: https://www.beefitswhatsfordinner.com/cooking/determining-doneness

For more information on safe food handling and beef safety, see: https://www.beefitswhatsfordinner.com/cooking/food-safety

** Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet

Nutrition information per serving using 93% lean ground beef: 422 Calories; 89.1 Calories from fat; 9.9g Total Fat (3.4 g Saturated Fat; 0.2 g Trans Fat; 0.6 g Polyunsaturated Fat; 3.4 g Monounsaturated Fat;) 84 mg Cholesterol; 1092 mg Sodium; 46 g Total Carbohydrate; 0 g Dietary Fiber; 5.9 g Total Sugars; 35 g Protein; 0 g Added Sugars; 67.2 mg Calcium; 5.2 mg Iron; 813 mg Potassium; 0 mcg Vitamin D; 0.3 mg Riboflavin; 7.4 mg NE Niacin; 0.4 mg Vitamin B6; 2.8 mcg Vitamin B12; 262 mg Phosphorus; 6.8 mg Zinc; 39.4 mcg Selenium; 98.7 mg Choline.

This recipe is an excellent source of Protein, Iron, Riboflavin, Niacin, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Selenium; and a good source of Potassium, and Choline.

“Recipe/photo/information courtesy of Beef. It’s What’s For Dinner. www.BeefItsWhatsForDinner.com”