3.8 from 132 votes
Chili Mac
This chili mac recipe is simple to prepare and makes a great weeknight meal that even picky kids will love! Our secret sauce really makes the recipe - don't forget it!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 480 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
- 1 packet chili seasoning or your own mix
- 29 ounce can tomato sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 pound macaroni
- 1/2 cup Heniz chili sauce
- shredded cheese, diced onion, sour cream for topping
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, brown the ground beef. Drain the fat and add the chili seasoning, tomato sauce, and brown sugar.
- Stir to combine and simmer over low heat for 15 minutes.
- While the chili is simmering, bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the macaroni and cook according to package directions. Drain the macaroni and return to the pot.
- Pour the chili into the pan with the cooked macaroni. Add the chili sauce and stir to combine.
- Serve with cheese, onions, and sour cream.
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Notes
- You can swap the ground beef for turkey, if preferred.
- Use any shape pasta you like.
- The chili sauce adds a lot to this dish, so I wouldn't recommend leaving it out. You can find it in the store near the ketchup. We use Heinz brand.
Nutrition Information
Calories
480kcal
(24%)
Carbohydrates
54g
(18%)
Protein
23g
(46%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Cholesterol
60mg
(20%)
Sodium
828mg
(35%)
Potassium
765mg
(22%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
10g
(20%)
Vitamin A
685IU
(14%)
Vitamin C
9.9mg
(11%)
Calcium
46mg
(5%)
Iron
3.6mg
(20%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 480
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 480kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 54g | 18% |
| Protein | 23g | 46% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 60mg | 20% |
| Sodium | 828mg | 35% |
| Potassium | 765mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 685IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 9.9mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 46mg | 5% |
| Iron | 3.6mg | 20% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.