EASY SKINNY SOUTHWESTERN GOULASH

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Serves: 6

How to make his amazing EASY SKINNY SOUTHWESTERN GOULASH ??

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 cup uncooked elbow macaroni (I used whole wheat)
  • 1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
  • ⅔ cup frozen corn (I used 1 cup)
  • 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
  • 1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin (I used 1 teaspoon)
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ cup minced fresh cilantro

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Cook macaroni according to package directions.
  2. While the water is boiling and pasta is cooking, prepare the ground beef and vegetables.
  3. In a large skillet set over medium heat, cook the beef and onion, stirring and breaking up the meat into small crumbles, until meat is no longer pink, about 6 minutes.
  4. Stir in the tomatoes, corn, tomato sauce, chilies, cumin, pepper and salt. Bring to a boil then lower the heat to a gentle simmer and continue to cook, uncovered, for 4-56 minutes to allow flavors to blend.
  5. Drain macaroni and add to the meat/vegetable mixture. Stir in the cilantro and heat through.
  6. Taste and adjust the seasonings, adding more salt, pepper, cumin, etc. to taste.

Nutritional Estimates Per Serving (1-1/3 cups):

224 calories, 6 g fat , 24 g carbs, 4 g fiber, 19 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 lean meat, 2 vegetable, 1 starch and

*6 Weight Watchers Points Plus,
5 SmartPoints

EASY SKINNY SOUTHWESTERN GOULASH
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