5 from 6 votes
Chili Mac
Combine two classic comfort foods to create Chili Mac, a bold, cheesy, and cozy dish!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings:
8
servings
Calories:
248 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 1/2 pounds ground beef lean
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin ground
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 15 ounces tomato sauce
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 8 ounces elbow macaroni whole-grain
- cheddar cheese shredded, for serving
- white onion diced, for serving
- yogurt for serving, plain, Greek
Instructions
- Heat a large pot on medium heat, and add the olive oil. Add ground beef and cook, breaking it up with your cooking spoon, until browned. Drain any excess fat.
- Stir in chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until fragrant and a fond starts to develop on the bottom of the pan.
- Deglaze with tomato sauce, tomato paste, apple cider vinegar, and brown sugar, stirring well and scraping up any burnt bits from the bottom. Lower heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
- While the chili simmers, bring a medium pot of water to a boil, then cook the macaroni according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain well.
- Combine the cooked macaroni with the chili mixture. Stir until well mixed and the pasta is cooked to your liking.
- Serve the chili mac hot, topped with shredded cheddar cheese, diced onion, and a dollop of plain Greek yogurt.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
248kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
27g
(9%)
Protein
23g
(46%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Trans Fat
0.3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
53mg
(18%)
Sodium
505mg
(21%)
Potassium
595mg
(13%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
980IU
(20%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
33mg
(3%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 248
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 248kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 27g | 9% |
| Protein | 23g | 46% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 53mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 505mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 595mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 980IU | 20% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 3% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.