Easy Cheesy Chili Mac
Get dinner on the table in just 35 minutes with this Easy Cheesy Chili Mac, the ultimate family-friendly comfort food! This one-pot wonder combines tender elbow macaroni, hearty ground beef, and a rich, chili-spiced tomato sauce, all brought together with gooey melted cheddar cheese. Simple pantry staples like canned diced tomatoes, kidney beans, and aromatic spices deliver bold, comforting flavors, while minimal prep keeps things stress-free. Perfect for busy weeknights, this recipe is as easy to make as it is to love. Garnish with a dollop of sour cream and chopped green onions for a restaurant-quality finish, and watch as this cheesy classic becomes a household favorite! Keywords: Easy Chili Mac, One-Pot Meals, Cheesy Pasta Recipes, Family-Friendly Dinners.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves minced garlic
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 15 ounces canned diced tomatoes
- 15 ounces canned kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 3 cups chicken or beef broth
- 1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- sour cream (optional, for garnish)
- chopped green onions (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Heat a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it into crumbles as it cooks, about 5-7 minutes.
Once the beef is browned, add the diced onion and minced garlic. Cook for another 3-4 minutes, or until the onion has softened.
Stir in the chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper to the beef mixture. Cook for 1-2 minutes to toast the spices.
Add the canned diced tomatoes (with their juices) and the canned kidney beans. Stir well to combine.
Pour in the broth and bring the mixture to a boil.
Once boiling, add the uncooked elbow macaroni. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cover the pot with a lid. Let the macaroni cook for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking, until the pasta is tender.
Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until it is completely melted and the mixture is creamy.
Taste the dish and adjust the seasoning with additional salt or pepper if needed.
Serve hot, garnished with optional sour cream and chopped green onions, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
563 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 29.0 g | 37% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.2 g | 66% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 85 mg | 28% | |
| Sodium | 1041 mg | 45% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 47.0 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.0 g | 25% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.4 g | ||
| Protein | 30.3 g | 61% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 284 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 4.8 mg | 27% | |
| Potassium | 631 mg | 13% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
