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Chili Pasta with Beans
Source: Cooking Light, Jan/Feb 2009, pg. 124
Dinner
Number Served: 6
Prep Time: :05
Cook Time: :25
Estimated Cost: $4.00
Course: Main
Dish Type: Dinner
Calories: 294
Fat: 8

Ingredients
1 Unit Onions - medium, diced
1 Pound Elk - ground
4 Teaspoons Chili Powder -
1 Teaspoon Cumin -
1 Teaspoon Oregano -
2 Cups Water -
3/4 Teaspoons Salt -
6 Ounces Pasta - about 2 1/4 Cups - elbow, wheel, fusilli - whatever shape
1 Can Tomatoes - 14.5 ounces, with green chiles
1 Can Tomato Sauce - 8-ounce (ketchup also works)

Instructions
Step 1. Prepare dish

Cook elk and onions in pan over medium heat - about 4 minutes until onions are tender and meat is browned.  Stir in chile powder, cumin, and oregano; cook 1 minute.  Stir in 2 cups of water and remaining ingredients; bring to a boil.  Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 18 minutes or until pasta is done.  Serving size about 1 1/3 cups.

(I also add a little red pepper flake and cayenne to make more spicy.)

Carbs 35,4, Fiber 4.6