Easy Skillet Chili Mac

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

Instructions

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.

2. Stir in beans, salsa and water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 5 minutes or until slightly thickened, stirring frequently. Stir in cilantro.

3. Serve beef mixture over macaroni.

• Test Kitchen Tips Use a potato masher to break up Ground Beef into small crumbles while browning.