Chili Mac
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5.0
12 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
576 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Chili Mac
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There's nothing a bowl of Chili Mac can't fix. This easy pasta, beef, and bean recipe lives to please; it's fast, filling, and usually makes the cares of the day vanish into thin air. Plus when it's time to clean up, you only have one pot to wash.
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Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef (see note 1)
- 1 large onion peeled and chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 (15 ounce) can Kidney Beans undrained (see note 2)
- 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes undrained (see note 3)
- 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
- 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chiles undrained (see note 4)
- 1 1/2 cups elbow macaroni uncooked (see note 5)
- 1 1/4 cups water
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 2 cups shredded cheese for serving
To serve:
- sour cream
- thinly sliced scallions
- hot sauce
Instructions
- In a Dutch oven or large pot over medium-high heat, add beef and onion. Cook until beef is browned, about 5 minutes. Drain well.
- Stir in garlic, chili powder, and cumin until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir in kidney beans, diced tomatoes with juice, tomato paste, green chiles with juice, macaroni, water, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of pepper.
- Cover and simmer until macaroni is almost cooked, about 10 minutes. Uncover and cook until macaroni is tender and sauce has thickened slightly, about 3 to 5 minutes longer, then season to taste with salt and pepper (I like an additional 1/4 teaspoon salt). Serve with shredded cheese, sour cream, scallions, and/or hot sauce if desired.
Notes
- Ground beef: Any fat percentage you're happy with. Of course, you can make turkey mac, chicken mac, or bison mac if that's what you got.
- Kidney beans: But other beans are a-ok too, so feel free to use pintos, black beans, or white beans.
- Diced tomatoes and tomato paste: Diced for texture, paste for flavor.
- Green chilies: Canned green chilies add so much delicious taste. Pick your preferred heat level.
- Macaroni: Or use any small pasta.
- Make ahead: Go ahead, but I should remind you that this little beauty comes together in about 25 minutes. It's that quick. Leftovers heat up beautifully, so there may be enough for several meals if there's just a couple of you at home.
- Don't forget the toppings: Chopped jalapeño peppers, cilantro, extra cheese, onions, diced tomatoes, did I say extra cheese?
- Freezing: Portion the chili Mac (without toppings) out into freezer ware, date, label, and freeze. When ready to eat, thaw out the night before and reheat. Great for meal prep.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
576kcal
(29%)
Carbohydrates
55g
(18%)
Protein
34g
(68%)
Fat
25g
(38%)
Saturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Cholesterol
83mg
(28%)
Sodium
604mg
(25%)
Potassium
1081mg
(31%)
Fiber
9g
(36%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
890IU
(18%)
Vitamin C
22mg
(24%)
Calcium
276mg
(28%)
Iron
6mg
(33%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 576 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 576kcal | 29% |
| Carbohydrates | 55g | 18% |
| Protein | 34g | 68% |
| Fat | 25g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Cholesterol | 83mg | 28% |
| Sodium | 604mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 1081mg | 23% |
| Fiber | 9g | 36% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 890IU | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 22mg | 24% |
| Calcium | 276mg | 28% |
| Iron | 6mg | 33% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
12 reviews
Excellent
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