Recipe for Chili Mac
Made in one pot, this mashup of macaroni and cheese and chili is a hearty family dinner that's ready in 30 minutes. Everyone loves it!
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 ½ Tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- dash of cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp salt
- 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes
- 8 oz can tomato sauce
- 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 cup beef broth
- 15 oz can kidney beans drained
- 15 oz can black beans drained
- 8 ounces elbow macaroni uncooked (about 2 cups)
- 8 ounces colby jack cheese or cheddar 2cups, divided
Instructions
- Cook ground beef and onion in a large skillet or pot over medium high heat until the meat is completely browned. Add garlic and cook for about a minute. Drain off any fat.
- Stir in chili powder, cumin, cayenne, paprika, salt, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, worcestershire sauce, broth, beans, and dry macaroni.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then turn down to medium or medium low. Simmer for 13-15 minutes or until pasta is tender and liquid is absorbed, stirring occasionally..
- Stir in 1/2 cup of the cheese, then sprinkle the rest on top. Add a lid and cook for 2-3 minutes or until cheese melts.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 645kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 37gFat: 29gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 1415mgPotassium: 1101mgFiber: 12gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 1386IUVitamin C: 13mgCalcium: 374mgIron: 6mg
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