This delicious recipe was provided by the Beef Checkoff

Total Recipe Time: 25 to 30 minutes

• 1 pound ground beef (95% lean)
• 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
• Hot cooked elbow macaroni

1. Brown ground beef in large nonstick skillet over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes or until beef is not pink, breaking
up into 3/4-inch crumbles. Pour off drippings.
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.

Makes 4 servings

Nutrition information per serving: 286 calories; 7 g fat (3 g saturated fat; 3 g monounsaturated fat); 76 mg cholesterol; 1090 mg sodium; 25 g carbohydrate; 7.0 g fiber; 30 g protein; 6.2 mg niacin; 0.4 mg vitamin B6; 2.3 mcg vitamin B12; 4.2 mg iron; 18.0 mcg selenium; 6.0 mg zinc; 79.1 mg choline.

This recipe is an excellent source of fiber, protein, niacin, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, iron, selenium and zinc; and a good source of choline.