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30-Minute Chili Mac
Hearty, comforting, and oh-so-cheesy, this 30-Minute Chili Mac Recipe is a family favorite. Cheddar cheese and bit of hot sauce packs will have your eaters wanting this dish on repeat!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 387 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground turkey or ground beef, lean
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tsp garlic powder divided
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp cumin powder
- 24 oz marinara sauce or your favorite pasta sauce
- 2-3 tsp Sriracha depending on desired spice level*
- 8 oz elbow macaroni cooked to al dente and drained (not rinsed)
- Shredded cheddar cheese for serving
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine ground turkey or beef with salt, 1 tsp garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix well.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground meat, stirring until cooked through.
- Add pasta sauce, stirring well. Then add 2-3 tsp Sriracha, 1 tsp garlic, and cumin. Stir to combine.
- Bring to boil over high heat, and immediately reduce to low heat. Simmer covered for 10 minutes. Then, stir in cooked macaroni until heated through. Serve with shredded cheddar cheese.
- If desired, place finished chili mac into a casserole dish, sprinkle with cheese, and place in oven for about 10 minutes, or just until cheese melts.
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Notes
- For non-spicy version, omit the Sriracha. You can also substitute with your favorite hot sauce.
- This dish is perfect for meal prep. Divide it into sealed containers and enjoy it throughout the week.
- Serve 30-Minute Chili Mac with Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Honey Sriracha or Easy Roasted Vegetables and Olive Garden Style Breadsticks.
- If you enjoyed this recipe, please come back and give it a rating ❤️
Nutrition Information
Calories
387kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
53g
(18%)
Protein
37g
(74%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Trans Fat
0.02g
Cholesterol
62mg
(21%)
Sodium
904mg
(38%)
Potassium
1001mg
(29%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
774IU
(15%)
Vitamin C
14mg
(16%)
Calcium
47mg
(5%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 387
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 387kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 53g | 18% |
| Protein | 37g | 74% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.02g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 62mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 904mg | 38% |
| Potassium | 1001mg | 21% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 774IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 14mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 47mg | 5% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.