1 lb beef cubed steaks
1 tbsp vegetable oil
1 medium onion, coarsely chopped
29 oz canned diced tomatoes (chili-season, ed) undrain
1 1/2 cup uncooked rotini (spiral pasta)
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Directions
Cooking & preparation time: 30 min
1. Cut beef steaks lengthwise into 1" wide strips and then crosswise
into 1" pieces. Heat oil in Dutch oven over medium-high heat until
hot. Add beef and onion; cook and stir 3 minutes.
2. Stir tomatoes, pasta and water into beef. Bring to a boil; reduce
heat to low. Cover tightly and simmer 20 minutes or until pasta is
tender. Sprinkle with cheese before serving.
* COOKFDN brings you this recipe with permission from: * Texas Beef
Council -- http://www.txbeef.org
Servings: 4 servings
Beefy Chili Mac Recipe brought to you by Recipe Ideas
Categories: Beef; Chili; Dutch Oven; Meat
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