Easy Chili Mac Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
8 servings
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Calories
257 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
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Cuisine
American
Easy Chili Mac Recipe
Description
This recipe starts by browning lean ground beef with chopped onions, building a savory base. Adding beef broth, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, sugar, and black pepper creates a seasoned sauce reminiscent of chili. Elbow macaroni cooks within this mixture, soaking up the liquids and flavor during about 12 minutes of simmering. Stirring occasionally prevents sticking and promotes even cooking.
The final dish offers a tender pasta with a spicy tomato beef sauce that balances heat and depth. Serving with shredded cheddar cheese and sour cream adds richness and cool contrast to the mildly spicy chili flavor. This easy one-pot meal provides comfort with familiar ingredients and straightforward steps.
Suitable for casual dinners when a filling, flavorful dish is desired, it can also be customized by varying seasoning amounts or cheese toppings.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef 90-93% lean
- 1/2 cup onion chopped
- 4 cups beef broth
- 15 ounce diced tomato petite, canned
- 15 ounce tomato sauce canned
- 1 1/2 Tablespoons chili powder
- 2 teaspoons cumin ground
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper ground
- 8 ounces elbow macaroni about 2 cups, uncooked
- cheddar cheese for serving
- sour cream for serving
Instructions
- Add the ground beef and onion to a large soup pot and place it over medium-high heat. Break the beef apart with a wooden spoon. Cook for 6-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the beef is browned and the onions are soft.
- Add the broth, diced tomatoes (with their juices), tomato sauce, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, sugar, and pepper to the beef. Stir well. Bring the liquid to a simmer.
- Add the macaroni. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is tender, about 12 minutes.
- Serve topped with shredded cheddar, sour cream, etc.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 257 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1/8th of the recipe | |
| Calories | 257kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 31g | 10% |
| Protein | 18g | 36% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 37mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 1124mg | 47% |
| Potassium | 682mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 796IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 9mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 58mg | 6% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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