• 1 lb. ground bison
• 1 package chili seasoning mix
• 1/2 cup onion, chopped
• 1/2 cup red or green bell pepper, chopped, optional
• 1-3/4 cups canned tomatoes, chopped
• 3/4 cup water
• 2 cups elbow macaroni, cooked and drained
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Sauté ground bison in a heavy nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until browned. Drain excess fat from skillet and stir in next 5 ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer 15 minutes. Add cooked macaroni and simmer another 5 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese before serving.

Per serving: calories 642, fat 23.3g, 33% calories from fat, cholesterol 109mg, protein 41.5g, carbohydrates 64.4g, fiber 3.5g, sugar 5.6g, sodium 526mg, diet points 14.6.

Dietary Exchanges: Milk: 0.0, Vegetable: 1.5, Fruit: 0.0, Bread: 3.8, Lean meat: 4.5, Fat: 0.6, Sugar: 0.0, Very lean meat protein: 0.0

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The recommended wines are: Beaujolais, Pinot Noir, or Merlot.