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Dinner for 7

Southwestern Chili Con Queso Pasta

$10.27for 445 minServes 7

Penne, seasoned ground beef, roasted tomatoes, and creamy cheddar sauce combine for a hearty Southwestern pasta dish.

Southwestern Chili Con Queso Pasta with its ingredients

What it costs

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IngredientAmountCost
Pasta, 16 oz$0.10/oz typical16 oz$1.60Typical price
Ground beef, 1.5 lb$5.49/lb typical1.5 lb$8.23Typical price
Onions, 0.5 lb$1.29/lb typical0.5 lb$0.65Typical price
Garlic, 0.5$0.75 each typical0.5$0.38Typical price
Poblano and other fresh chiles, 1$0.60 each typical1$0.60Typical price
Butter, 1 oz$0.40/oz typical1 oz$0.40Typical price
Milk, 17 oz$0.04/oz typical17 oz$0.68Typical price
Cheddar and shredded cheese, 10 oz$0.30/oz typical10 oz$3.00Typical price
Fresh herbs (cilantro, a little$1.49 each typicala little$0.19Typical price
Canned tomatoes, 14 oz$0.08/oz typical14 oz$1.12Typical price
Total for the servings shown$17.97

Swaps

  • Swap ground beef for ground turkeyabout $0.50/lb less at typical prices
  • Swap onions for red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
  • Swap cheddar and shredded cheese for mozzarellaabout the same price
  • Swap milk for almondabout $0.01/oz more at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Salt and pepperFlour

Not included in the cost.

  • 45 minstart to table
  • Mediumdifficulty
  • 7servings as written
  • $$typical cost tier

AmericanHigh-proteinBudgetFamilyDinnersGame dayCold-weather comfortWinter

Typical price

$2.57 per serving$10.27 for 4

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Ingredients

  • 1 lb dried penne pasta
  • 1 1/2 lb ground beef
  • 1 tbsp dried ground cumin
  • 1 tbsp dried ground coriander
  • 2 tbsp dried chili powder
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1 large yellow onion
  • 5 cloves garlic
  • 1 jalapeno pepper
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups milk
  • 2 1/2 cups sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro
  • 1 cans (14 oz) fire roasted tomatoes

Steps

  1. Boil the penne in salted water until tender, then drain it.
  2. Cook the ground beef in a large skillet with cumin, coriander, chili powder, and pepper for 8 minutes until it reaches 160 F.
  3. Add the onion, garlic, and jalapeno, and cook for 5 minutes.
  4. Melt the butter in a 3-quart saucepan, whisk in the flour, then whisk in the milk and cook for 5 minutes until thickened.
  5. Stir the cheddar into the sauce until melted, then add the tomatoes and beef mixture.
  6. Toss the sauce with the penne and cook over low heat for 3 minutes.
  7. Top with cilantro and serve hot.

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