Hearty Chili Roni
Warm up your dinner table with a bowl of Hearty Chili Roni, the ultimate one-pot comfort food packed with bold flavors and satisfying textures. This family-friendly recipe combines the smoky spice of chili with the nostalgic appeal of macaroni, bringing together ground beef, tender pasta, and a rich, tomato-based broth infused with chili powder, cumin, and paprika. Kidney beans add extra heartiness, while a generous helping of melted cheddar cheese creates a creamy finish that takes this dish over the top. Ready in just 45 minutes, this quick and easy meal is perfect for busy weeknights or leisurely weekends. Serve it piping hot with optional garnishes like fresh scallions, and watch it become a new household favorite. Keywords: chili macaroni recipe, one-pot chili, hearty comfort food, family dinner ideas.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 medium bell pepper, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 15 ounces canned diced tomatoes
- 15 ounces canned kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- 4 cups beef broth
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups macaroni
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2 tablespoons scallions, sliced (optional garnish)
Instructions
In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess fat if necessary.
Stir in the diced onion, bell pepper, and garlic. Sauté until softened, about 3-5 minutes.
Add the canned diced tomatoes (with their juice), kidney beans, tomato paste, chili powder, cumin, paprika, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine.
Pour in the beef broth and bring the mixture to a boil.
Once boiling, stir in the macaroni. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, for 10-12 minutes or until the macaroni is tender and cooked through.
Remove the pot from heat and stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until melted and combined.
Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Let sit for 5 minutes to thicken slightly.
Serve hot, garnished with sliced scallions if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2849 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 151.3 g | 194% | |
| Saturated Fat | 63.5 g | 318% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 450 mg | 150% | |
| Sodium | 8284 mg | 360% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 217.7 g | 79% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 47.5 g | 170% | |
| Total Sugars | 33.6 g | ||
| Protein | 156.4 g | 313% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 1325 mg | 102% | |
| Iron | 30.1 mg | 167% | |
| Potassium | 5139 mg | 109% | |
*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.
