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One Pot Chili Mac
This one pot chili mac combines zesty ground beef chili and tender elbow macaroni in one easy skillet dinner. It's ready in about 30 minutes and always a hit with kids and adults alike.
Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Total
35 min
Serves
6
Instructions
- 01
Heat a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and onion. Break up the meat with a wooden spoon and cook until no longer pink, about 7 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 1 more minute. Drain off the excess fat.
- 02
Add the broth, water, diced tomatoes (with juices), tomato paste, chili powder, seasoned salt, cumin, brown sugar, and onion powder. Stir to combine.
- 03
Stir in the beans, corn, and uncooked macaroni. Bring to a boil.
- 04
Reduce heat to a simmer. Cook uncovered for 12-15 minutes, stirring frequently, until the pasta is tender and the sauce has thickened.
- 05
Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed. Serve in bowls with your favorite toppings.
Nutrition
per serving · 1 /6 of the recipe
- Calories
- 410
- Protein
- 27g
- Carbs
- 47g
- Fat
- 13g
- Fiber
- 9g
- Sugar
- 8g
- Sat. fat
- 5g
- Sodium
- 1338mg
- Cholesterol
- 51mg
Variations & swaps
Recipe Variations
- Make it without beans by omitting the can of beans and substituting with extra corn or ground beef.
- Add diced bell peppers to the skillet with the ground beef and onion for extra veggies.
- For spicy chili mac, add a dash of cayenne pepper or some diced jalapeño.
- Add a dash of paprika or fresh herbs like parsley, thyme, or oregano for a slightly different flavor.
- For a cheesy, crunchy topping, sprinkle shredded cheese and a few buttered breadcrumbs over the top and place under the broiler for a few minutes.
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