Chili Mac
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
511 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Chili Mac
Description
Chili Mac features browned ground beef sautéed with onions and garlic, seasoned with chili powder and cumin, which infuse the dish with smoky and mildly spicy notes. The addition of canned diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, beef broth, and kidney beans creates a thick, flavorful sauce in which elbow macaroni is cooked until tender. Simmering the mixture covered allows the pasta to absorb flavors and soften properly.
After cooking, grated cheddar cheese is sprinkled over the top and allowed to melt into the hot pasta, creating a creamy layer that balances the acidity from the tomatoes and the heat from the spices. Fresh toppings like chopped cilantro, diced tomatoes, and red onions add bursts of brightness and varying textures to each bite.
This dish works well as a filling main course during cooler months or whenever a comforting meal is desired. It serves well on its own but can be accompanied by a simple side salad or cornbread for a larger meal. Its hearty ingredients and straightforward cooking method make it a practical choice for weeknight dinners.
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 cumin ground
- 14 1/2 ounce can diced tomatoes do not drain
- 4 cups beef broth
- 8 ounce can tomato sauce
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 15 ounce can Kidney Beans drained and rinsed, dark red
- 10 ounces elbow macaroni
- 1 1/4 cups cheddar cheese grated
- cilantro optional, chopped, diced, minced, for garnish
- tomato
- red onion
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.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 511 kcal
% 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.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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