Healthy Chili Mac (gluten free)

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This Gluten Free Chili Mac is a breeze to make and tastes great--it's sure to become a family fave that you'll want in your meal rotation!

Prep Time

10 mins

Cook Time

20 mins

Servings: 8

Calories: 469 kcal

Course: Side Dish, Main Course

Cuisine: Keto

Ingredients

2 teaspoons coconut oil
1 onion (finely diced)
4 cloves garlic (minced)
1 pound ground beef (or any ground meat)
1/4 cup tomato paste
14.5 ounces tomato pureed or crushed; about 1 can, canned
2 cups beef broth
2 teaspoons oregano
1 tablespoon chili powder (or to taste)
2 1/2 cups elbow pasta uncooked, gluten-free
1/2 cup cheddar cheese or favorite cheddar; omit for paleo. This DF Cheddar Powder looks like a great option, dairy-free

Instructions

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Preheat a 10-12" skillet with a tight fitting lid over medium heat.
Add the oil.
Add the onions and saute until soft, about 3-5 minutes.
Crumble the ground meat and add in the garlic, stirring to break the meat up.
When browned, add in tomato paste, canned tomatoes, beef broth, oregano, and chili powder. Stir to combine.
Mix in the noodles. Bring to a boil, lower the heat, and cover. Cook until the noodles are al dente, about 7-10 minutes. The noodles will continue to soak up liquid as it sits, so don’t worry if it seems thin at first.
Stir in cheddar shreds until melted. Serve with preferred garnishes.

Notes

For tips on peeling garlic, see the Easiest Way to Peel Garlic.
I used diced tomatoes, but pureed them w/ my immersion blender first. The puree hides the big chunks of tomatoes that my kids won’t eat.
Here are some tips for making bone broth. This Homemade Veggie Broth works as well. If you'd prefer to buy broth, this company has amazing broth.
for making bone broth. This
works as well. If you'd prefer to buy broth,
has amazing broth.
For gluten-free noodles, I really love Tinkyada Brown Rice Elbows. Use veggie noodles, spaghetti squash or these noodles for a low-carb option.) Trader Joe's brown rice pasta is also quite good.
TIP: Add any additional vegetables to this. I bet bell peppers, carrots, spinach, or cabbage would all be good!
If you would like to top with garnishes, avocado slices, pickled jalapeños, hot sauce, fresh lime, shredded cabbage are all great options.
Grain-free Option: can be made grain-free using Konjac or another grain-free noodle.
For tips on peeling garlic, see the Easiest Way to Peel Garlic.
I used diced tomatoes, but pureed them w/ my immersion blender first. The puree hides the big chunks of tomatoes that my kids won’t eat.
Here are some tips for making bone broth. This Homemade Veggie Broth works as well. If you'd prefer to buy broth, this company has amazing broth.
For gluten-free noodles, I really love Tinkyada Brown Rice Elbows. Use veggie noodles, spaghetti squash or these noodles for a low-carb option.) Trader Joe's brown rice pasta is also quite good.
TIP: Add any additional vegetables to this. I bet bell peppers, carrots, spinach, or cabbage would all be good!
If you would like to top with garnishes, avocado slices, pickled jalapeños, hot sauce, fresh lime, shredded cabbage are all great options.
Grain-free Option: can be made grain-free using Konjac or another grain-free noodle.

Nutrition Information

Calories 469kcal (23%) Carbohydrates 63g (21%) Protein 19g (38%) Fat 16g (25%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Trans Fat 1g (50%) Cholesterol 40mg (13%) Sodium 522mg (22%) Potassium 471mg (10%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 541IU (11%) Vitamin C 8mg (9%) Calcium 56mg (6%) Iron 4mg (22%) Net Carbohydrates 59g

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 469

% Daily Value*

Calories	469kcal	23%
Carbohydrates	63g	21%
Protein	19g	38%
Fat	16g	25%
Saturated Fat	7g	35%
Trans Fat	1g	50%
Cholesterol	40mg	13%
Sodium	522mg	22%
Potassium	471mg	10%
Fiber	4g	16%
Sugar	4g	8%
Vitamin A	541IU	11%
Vitamin C	8mg	9%
Calcium	56mg	6%
Iron	4mg	22%
Net Carbohydrates	59g

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.