Chili Mac
Quick and easy, hearty dinner recipe made in one pot on your stove top in about 30 minutes!
Servings: 6
Calories: 801kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 3 clove minced garlic
- ½ c. finely chopped onion peeled
- 14 oz petite diced tomatoes
- 8 oz tomato sauce
- 16 oz kidney beans rinsed and drained
- 2 Tbsp brown sugar
- 1 Tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp salt
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper
- 3 ½ c. beef broth
- 2 c. uncooked elbow macaroni
- 1 c. Shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- In a large pot or dutch oven heat the olive oil over medium high heat. Add the ground beef and chopped onions to the pot. Cook for 5-6 minutes, breaking up the meat with a spatula.
- Add in the garlic and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes or until the ground beef is cooked through. Drain off any excess grease and discard.
- Add in the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, kidney beans, brown sugar, chili powder, cumin, salt, black pepper, beef broth and macaroni. Stir to combine.
- Bring to a boil, reduce heat to simmer, cover the pot and cook for 12-13 minutes or until pasta is tender. Uncover the pot and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes.
- Sprinkle cheddar cheese over pasta and let melt. Serve immediately.
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Notes
Add Some Heat: Want your chili mac a little spicier? Add some chopped jalapeno or your favorite hot sauce when you simmer the chili.
Ingredient Swaps: Switch the pinto beans for black beans. Cheddar cheese is classic, but you can switch it for Monterey Jack or pepper jack cheese. Or do a combination of cheese.
Leftover Tips: Store your leftover chili mac in airtight containers in the fridge. It will keep for three to four days. When you reheat it, add a splash of broth if it’s too thick.
Does chili mac freeze well? Yes, it does! Once you’ve made it let it cool. Store it in freezer-safe containers for up to two months. Thaw it in the fridge before warming it on the stove or in the microwave.
Nutrition
Calories: 801kcal | Carbohydrates: 91g | Protein: 44g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 93mg | Sodium: 1512mg | Potassium: 1202mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 1096IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 387mg | Iron: 7mg