Wacky Mac

Cinco de Mayo - World Cuisine

This is a fun, colorful dish that is hearty and delicious. Great served with a simple salad or bread and butter. I use the hot chili, but mild would work fine too.

Brief

Prep 20 mins

Cook: 25 mins

Total: 45 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Wacky Mac

Ingredients

1 (16 ounce) package wagon wheel pasta

1 pound ground beef

1 ½ teaspoons chili powder

1 ½ teaspoons cayenne pepper

1 dash salt

½ onion

chopped

1 cup chopped green bell pepper

1 (30 ounce) can chili with beans

1 (12 ounce) can whole kernel corn

drained

Chef John's Chicken a la King

World Cuisine

Directions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.

Step 2

Place ground beef in a large deep skillet. Season with chili powder and cayenne. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Stir in onion and green pepper. Season with salt. Simmer until onion is tender and translucent. Drain excess fat. Stir in chili corn and cooked pasta. Cover and simmer for 10 to 12 minutes stirring occasionally.

Nutritional Information

Wacky Mac

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 728.6

% Daily Value *

Protein: 32.4g 65%

Carbohydrates: 85.9g 28%

Dietary Fiber: 10.7g 43%

Sugars: 6.7g

Fat: 29.8g 46%

Saturated Fat: 11.9g 59%

Cholesterol: 88.5mg 30%

Vitamin A Iu: 979.5IU 20%

Niacin Equivalents: 16.4mg 126%

Vitamin B6: 0.6mg 38%

Vitamin C: 24mg 40%

Folate: 244.4mcg 61%

Calcium: 98.2mg 10%

Iron: 9.3mg 52%

Magnesium: 129.3mg 46%

Potassium: 1013.6mg 28%

Sodium: 1038.9mg 42%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 14%

Calories From Fat: 268.1

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.