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One Pot Chili Mac

This super filling comfort food classic, One Pot Chili Mac, is like the hamburger helper of your childhood but all grown up and 100% from scratch!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 6 (1 cup each)
Calories: 471 kcal
Course: Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 yellow onion $0.70
  • 2 cloves garlic $0.08
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil $0.22
  • 1 lb. ground beef* $4.98
  • 2 Tbsp all-purpose flour $0.03
  • 1 Tbsp chili powder $0.30
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika $0.05
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder $0.05
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano $0.05
  • 8 oz. tomato sauce $0.56
  • 3 cups beef broth** $0.39
  • 1/2 lb. uncooked macaroni (about 2 cups) $0.59
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar $0.98

Instructions

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  1. Dice the yellow onion and mince the garlic. Add the onion and garlic to a large deep skillet or Dutch oven with the olive oil and sauté over medium heat until the onions are soft and translucent (about 5 minutes).
  2. Add the ground beef to the skillet and continue to stir and cook until the beef is cooked through. If using a higher fat content ground beef, you may want to drain off the excess fat at this point.
  3. Add the flour, chili powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and oregano to the skillet with the beef and onions. Continue to cook and stir for about two minutes, allowing the flour and spices to coat the bottom of the skillet, but not burn.
  4. Add the tomato sauce and beef broth to the skillet and stir well to combine, making sure to scrape and dissolve any browned bits off the bottom of the skillet.
  5. Add the uncooked macaroni and stir to combine. Place a lid on the skillet and turn the heat up to medium-high. Allow the broth to come up to a full boil. Once boiling, give the pasta a quick stir to loosen any that is stuck to the bottom, turn the heat down to medium-low, and place the lid back on top.
  6. Allow the macaroni to simmer, stirring every few minutes and always replacing the lid, until the macaroni is tender and the broth has reduced to a rich red gravy (about 10 minutes).
  7. Stir half of the shredded cheese into the sauce until melted, and sprinkle the remainder on top. Place a lid on the pot, turn the heat off, and allow the residual heat to melt the cheese on top. Serve hot and enjoy!

Notes

  • *Opt for 85 or 90% lean ground beef to avoid having to drain the fat from the pan.
  • **If using a low-sodium broth, you may need to add a little salt at the end to taste to really help the flavors pop. We used Better Than Bouillon to make our beef broth for maximum flavor.
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Nutrition Information

Serving 1cup Calories 471kcal (24%) Carbohydrates 36g (12%) Protein 25g (50%) Fat 25g (38%) Sodium 825mg (34%) Fiber 3g (12%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6(1 cup each)

Amount Per Serving

Calories 471

% Daily Value*

Serving 1cup
Calories 471kcal 24%
Carbohydrates 36g 12%
Protein 25g 50%
Fat 25g 38%
Sodium 825mg 34%
Fiber 3g 12%

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