Description
A hearty chili mac recipe that combines pasta and chili for a comforting dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 can kidney beans, drained
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1 can tomato sauce
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, brown the ground beef over medium heat.
- Add the onion and garlic, cooking until softened.
- Stir in the chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Add the kidney beans, diced tomatoes, and tomato sauce.
- Bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, cook the elbow macaroni according to package instructions.
- Drain the macaroni and add it to the chili mixture.
- Stir in the cheddar cheese until melted.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- Feel free to add more spices for extra flavor.
- You can substitute ground turkey for a healthier option.
- This dish can be made in advance and reheated.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: chili mac recipe