Skillet Chili Mac for 4

 Calorie wise this is not a lightweight meal. So if you're concerned about caloric intake, you may want to omit the kidney beans, the cheese or both. I would omit the beef or replace it with turkey (93% fat-free). But you can choose for yourself.

• 6 oz whole wheat elbows
• 1/2 large diced onion
• 1 tbsp evoo
• 1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
• 1/2 medium stalk celery diced
• 2 cloves garlic diced
• 1/2 lb lean ground beef (can use turkey)
• 1.5 tbsp smoked paprika
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 14 oz can of diced tomatoes (no salt added for lower sodium)
• 1/2 cup loso beef broth (to lower the sodium more, use unsalted
• 8 oz loso kidney beans (no salt added for lower sodium)
• 1/4 cup sour cream (may use low-fat)
• 1/2 c shredded cheddar cheese  (can be replaced with shredded Swiss from the block)

1. Cook the beef until no longer pink and drain well
2. Add in the diced vegetables and cook for a couple of minutes
3. Add in the smoked paprika, salt, beef broth, diced tomatoes and mix
4. Add in the macaroni noodles and add water, if needed, just to cover and bring to high
5. Lower and simmer, cover, and cook, stirring once, for 10-14 minutes or until al dente
6. Add in the beans mix and cook for an additional 2 minutes
7. Mix in the cheese right before serving
8. Top with sour cream