Easy Chili Mac

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5 from 24 votes

This recipe for Easy Chili Mac combines ground beef, onions, and green bell pepper sautéed with taco seasoning and stewed tomatoes, mixed into tender elbow macaroni. The dish is topped with shredded cheddar cheese that melts into a flavorful, cheesy pasta with a hint of chili spices. It's a hearty one-pot meal that blends familiar chili flavors with comforting pasta, making it suitable for a satisfying lunch or dinner.

Prep Time

10 mins

Cook Time

20 mins

Total Time

30 mins

Servings: 6 servings

Calories: 517 kcal

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef , 85/15
1 medium onion , chopped
1 green bell pepper , chopped
1 can stewed tomatoes undrained (14.5 ounces, Mexican or chili-style
1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons taco seasoning or 1 packet of taco seasoning mix, homemade
2 cups elbow macaroni , or small shells
2 cups cheddar cheese , shredded

Instructions

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Cook the pasta two minutes shy of the package instructions, rinse and let cool.
In a large skillet, cook ground beef, onion, and green pepper over medium heat 5 minutes, or until beef is no longer pink; drain.
Stir in tomatoes, water and taco seasoning. Simmer 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add pasta back into pot, stir well to combine and cook for 2 minutes.
Add in cheese, stir well and serve.

Nutrition Information

Calories 517kcal (26%) Carbohydrates 42g (14%) Protein 31g (62%) Fat 25g (38%) Saturated Fat 13g (65%) Cholesterol 91mg (30%) Sodium 454mg (19%) Potassium 567mg (12%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 584IU (12%) Vitamin C 23mg (26%) Calcium 322mg (32%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 517

% Daily Value*

Calories	517kcal	26%
Carbohydrates	42g	14%
Protein	31g	62%
Fat	25g	38%
Saturated Fat	13g	65%
Cholesterol	91mg	30%
Sodium	454mg	19%
Potassium	567mg	12%
Fiber	3g	12%
Sugar	5g	10%
Vitamin A	584IU	12%
Vitamin C	23mg	26%
Calcium	322mg	32%
Iron	3mg	17%