Description
A fast and easy chili mac recipe with ground beef, perfect for a weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
- 1 cup water
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 8 ounces elbow macaroni, cooked according to package directions
- Shredded cheddar cheese, for topping (optional)
Instructions
- In a large skillet, brown the ground beef with the chopped onion over medium-high heat. Drain off any excess grease.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
- Stir in the kidney beans, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, water, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the cooked elbow macaroni to the skillet and stir to combine.
- Cook for another 5 minutes, or until heated through.
- Serve hot, topped with shredded cheddar cheese if desired.
Notes
- For a spicier chili mac, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or a diced jalapeño with the garlic.
- You can substitute other types of beans, such as black beans or pinto beans.
- If you prefer a thicker sauce, use less water or simmer uncovered for a few extra minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 25 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: chili mac, ground beef, quick dinner, easy recipe, pasta, comfort food