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Chili Mac
This one pot chili mac is a blend of ground beef, macaroni, beans, tomatoes and spices, all topped off with plenty of melted cheese. An easy dinner option that's family friendly and on the table in 30 minutes!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 511 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef I use 90% lean
- 1/2 cup onion finely diced
- 1 teaspoon garlic minced
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 14 1/2 ounce can diced tomatoes do not drain
- 4 cups beef broth
- 8 ounce can tomato sauce
- salt and pepper to taste
- 15 ounce can dark red kidney beans drained and rinsed
- 10 ounces elbow macaroni
- 1 1/4 cups cheddar cheese grated
- Toppings such as chopped cilantro, diced tomato and minced red onion optional
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium high heat. Add the ground beef and cook for 5-6 minutes, breaking up the meat with a spatula.
- Add the onion to the pot and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Add the chili powder, cumin, tomatoes, beef broth, tomato sauce, salt, pepper, kidney beans and macaroni to the pot. Stir to combine.
- Bring to a simmer, then cover the pot and cook for 12-13 minutes or until pasta is tender. Uncover the pot and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes.
- Sprinkle the cheese over the top of the pasta. Let simmer for 2-3 minutes or until cheese is melted. You can cover the pot if needed to help the cheese melt.
- Top with cilantro, tomatoes and onion if desired, then serve.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
511kcal
(26%)
Carbohydrates
51g
(17%)
Protein
35g
(70%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Cholesterol
73mg
(24%)
Sodium
712mg
(30%)
Potassium
1017mg
(29%)
Fiber
8g
(32%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
675IU
(14%)
Vitamin C
11mg
(12%)
Calcium
252mg
(25%)
Iron
6.2mg
(34%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 511
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 511kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 51g | 17% |
| Protein | 35g | 70% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 73mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 712mg | 30% |
| Potassium | 1017mg | 22% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 675IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 11mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 252mg | 25% |
| Iron | 6.2mg | 34% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.