Description
Chili Mac is a delicious comfort food that combines the best of chili and macaroni, perfect for a cozy dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 can chili beans (15 ounces)
- 1 can diced tomatoes (14.5 ounces)
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or your choice)
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, brown the ground beef over medium heat. Drain off any excess fat.
- Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the pot. Sauté them until they become soft and fragrant.
- Stir in the chili beans, diced tomatoes, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Ensure everything combines well.
- Pour in the beef broth and bring the mixture to a boil.
- Stir in the elbow macaroni. Reduce the heat to a simmer, cover the pot, and let it cook until the pasta is tender, about 8-10 minutes.
- Remove the pot from the heat and stir in the shredded cheese until it melts.
- Spoon the Chili Mac into bowls and serve hot.
Notes
For variations, try vegetarian options or spice it up with jalapeños.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg