Stir it in, mix it up, and add a dash of healthification. This sizzling skillet will have your family running to the table.
Choose your ingredients wisely and be on the lookout for healthier options. That’s all it took to send fat and sat fat packing in this South-of-the-Border skillet.
lean (80%) ground beef >
extra-lean (93%) ground beef
added tomato sauce
added option of multigrain elbow macaroni
1 can (15.25 oz) corn >
1 cup frozen corn
1 1/4 cups shredded Cheddar cheese >
1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese
Nutritional Highlights
500 (before)
370 (after)
19 g (before)
6 g (after)
9 g (before)
2 1/2 g (after)
0 % (before)
15 % (after)
30 min |
30 min |
6 servings (about 1 1/3 cups each) |
1lb extra-lean (at least 93%) ground beef
1 jar (16 oz) Muir Glen® organic mild salsa
1 cup Muir Glen® organic tomato sauce (from 15-oz can)
1 1/2 cups water
2 cups uncooked regular or multigrain elbow macaroni
1 cup Green Giant® Niblets® frozen corn
1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat sharp Cheddar cheese (2 oz)
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1 In 12-inch skillet, cook beef over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thoroughly cooked; drain.
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2 Stir in salsa, tomato sauce and water. Heat to boiling. Stir in macaroni and corn. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 12 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until macaroni is tender.
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3 Sprinkle with cheese. Cover; let stand 1 to 2 minutes or until cheese is melted.
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Nutritional Information
1 servings (about 1 1/3 cups):
Calories 370 (Calories from Fat 60); Total Fat 6g (Saturated Fat 2 1/2g, Trans Fat 0g); Cholesterol 45mg; Sodium 650mg; Total Carbohydrate 53g (Dietary Fiber 3g, Sugars 5g); Protein 25g
% Daily Value
Vitamin A 10%; Vitamin C 15%; Calcium 8%; Iron 20%
Exchanges
3 1/2 Starch, 0 Vegetable, 2 Lean Meat, 0 High-Fat Meat
Carbohydrate Choices
3 1/2
