Makes: 4 Servings

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Preparation Time: 10 minutes

You don’t have to use salt in this macaroni, tomato, and beef dish seasoned with the USDA’s Eating Smart Seasoning Mix.

Ingredients

• 3/4 pound ground beef, 90% lean
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 1 cup macaroni, uncooked
• 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes, low-sodium, undrained
• 2 teaspoons chili powder, mild
• 1/2 Eating Smart Seasoning Mix
• salt (optional, to taste)
• 2 ounces cheddar cheese, reduced-fat, shredded

Directions

1. Brown ground beef in a large skillet, drain the fat.
2. Add water, macaroni, tomatoes, chili powder, and seasoning mix. Stir.
3. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low and simmer covered on low heat for 20 minutes or until macaroni is tender.
4. Taste, and add a small amount of salt if desired.
5. Top with shredded cheddar cheese. Put the lid back on for 1 minute until the cheese is melted.

Source: Eating Smart, Being Active, Colorado State University and University of California at Davis