High Protein Chili Mac Recipe

Name: High Protein Chili Mac Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 8 serving
Ingredients: 8 oz macaroni noodles; 1 lb ground beef; 1 tbsp chili powder; 2 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp salt; 1 tsp dried oregano; ¼ tsp Cayenne pepper powder; ¼ tsp smoked paprika; 2 tbsp tomato paste; 15 oz fire roasted petite diced tomatoes; 15 oz red kidney beans; 2 cups cottage cheese; ¼ cup milk; 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese

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Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Servings
8
Calories
485 kcal
Course
Dinner
Cuisine
American

High Protein Chili Mac Recipe

Matthew Willis

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Make this high protein chili mac recipe for a delicious weeknight meal!

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Ingredients

Servings

8 oz macaroni noodles
1 lb ground beef
1 tbsp chili powder
2 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp salt
1 tsp dried oregano
¼ tsp Cayenne pepper powder optional
¼ tsp smoked paprika
2 tbsp tomato paste
15 oz fire roasted petite diced tomatoes 1 can, do not drain liquid
15 oz red kidney beans 1 can, drained and rinsed
2 cups cottage cheese
¼ cup milk
1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 375F. Cook macaroni noodles in salted water according to package instructions. Once cooked drain water and set aside.
While macaroni cooks, brown ground beef in a large oven safe skillet. Once crumbled and browned, season ground beef with chili powder, cumin, salt, dried oregano, cayenne pepper, and smoked paprika.
Add tomato paste, diced tomatoes, and kidney beans to the pan. Mix and allow to simmer for 5 minutes.
While that simmers, blend cottage cheese and milk until smooth.
Pour macaroni noodles and cottage cheese sauce into the pan with the beef mixture. Toss to combine evenly. Turn off the heat and top with the shredded cheese.
Place in the oven and bake until cheese is melted - about 10 minutes.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 485kcal (24%) Carbohydrates 42g (14%) Protein 30g (60%) Fat 22g (34%) Saturated Fat 10g (50%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 7g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 71mg (24%) Sodium 757mg (32%) Potassium 744mg (21%) Fiber 7g (28%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 837IU (17%) Vitamin C 7mg (8%) Calcium 266mg (27%) Iron 5mg (28%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 485 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	485kcal	24%
Carbohydrates	42g	14%
Protein	30g	60%
Fat	22g	34%
Saturated Fat	10g	50%
Polyunsaturated Fat	1g	6%
Monounsaturated Fat	7g	35%
Trans Fat	1g	50%
Cholesterol	71mg	24%
Sodium	757mg	32%
Potassium	744mg	16%
Fiber	7g	28%
Sugar	6g	12%
Vitamin A	837IU	17%
Vitamin C	7mg	8%
Calcium	266mg	27%
Iron	5mg	28%