Quick Chili Mac
This Quick Chili Mac is a hearty and flavorful one-pot meal that combines seasoned ground beef with macaroni, beans, tomatoes, and cheese, perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner.
Equipment
- large skillet
- can opener
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 large onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 can diced tomatoes 15 oz, undrained
- 1 can kidney beans 15 oz, rinsed
- 1 can tomato sauce 8 oz
- 1 cup beef broth
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 2 cups dry elbow macaroni
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
Cooking
- Brown the ground beef with the chopped onion and minced garlic in a large skillet, then drain any excess fat.
- Stir in the diced tomatoes (undrained), rinsed kidney beans, tomato sauce, beef broth, chili powder, and cumin.
- Add the dry elbow macaroni, bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is tender and most liquid is absorbed.
- Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until melted and serve hot.
Notes
For extra heat, add a pinch of red pepper flakes with the chili powder and cumin. This recipe is a great one-pot meal that minimizes cleanup.