Mexican Scramble

Ingredients: 

1 pound ground chuck
1 large onion chopped
1/2 green pepper diced
1 can corn - (15 1/4 oz) drained, rinsed
1 can tomatoes and green chilies - (10 oz)
1 can tomato sauce - (8 oz)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly-ground black pepper
1 teaspoon chili powder - (to 1 tbspn) according to taste
1 cup cooked macaroni
= (or any small pasta)
1 tablespoon cornstarch dissolved in
1/4 cup cold water

Yield: 

6 Servings

Method: 

In a large skillet over medium heat, brown and drain ground chuck.

Add onion, green pepper, corn, tomatoes and green chilies, tomato sauce, salt, pepper, and chili powder; mix well. Cook uncovered over medium heat for 15 minutes; stir periodically.

Add macaroni and cornstarch dissolved in water; stir well. Continue cooking and stirring over medium heat until mixture thickens, about 2 to 3 minutes.

This recipe yields 6 servings. Serving size: 1 cup.

Exchanges Per Serving: 3 Lean Meat, 1 1/2 Starch, 1 Vegetable, 1/2 Fat.

Nutrition Facts: Calories 329; Calories from Fat 117; Total Fat 13g; Saturated Fat 5g; Cholesterol 75mg; Sodium 548mg; Carbohydrate 27g; Dietary Fiber 3g; Sugars 5g; Protein 26g.