5 from 96 votes
Easy Chili Mac Recipe
Easy Chili Mac combines browned ground beef, onions, and a blend of chili spices with canned tomatoes and beef broth. Elbow macaroni is simmered directly in this flavorful mixture, absorbing the spicy tomato base. The dish finishes with optional cheddar cheese and sour cream toppings, creating a hearty, comforting meal with a mildly spicy warmth and rich tomato flavor that comes together in a single pot.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings:
8
servings
Calories:
257 kcal
Course:
Main Course, Dinner
Cuisine:
American
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.
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Nutrition Information
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 257
% 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.