Family Favorite Chili Mac

Family Favorite Chili Mac
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  • COOK TIME
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  • TOTAL TIME
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  • SERVING
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A comforting and quick one-skillet chili mac, perfect for a weeknight dinner. This dish combines the heartiness of chili with the cheesy goodness of mac and cheese, ready in under 30 minutes!

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    57 g
  • Cholesterol
    79 mg
  • Fiber
    7 g
  • Protein
    31 g
  • Saturated Fat
    10 g
  • Sodium
    1414 mg
  • Sugar
    9 g
  • Fat
    23 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View 10 mins Cook the elbow macaroni according to package directions until al dente. Drain well and set aside. (Approximately 8-10 minutes)

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Recipe View 7 mins In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef, breaking it up with a spoon. Drain off any excess grease. (Approximately 5-7 minutes)

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Recipe View 1 mins Stir in the pasta sauce, chili powder, cumin, diced tomatoes with green chile peppers, and drained corn. (Approximately 1 minute)

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Recipe View 10 mins Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. (Approximately 10 minutes)

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Recipe View 3 mins Stir in the cooked macaroni and 1 cup of the shredded Cheddar cheese until the cheese is melted and everything is heated through. (Approximately 2-3 minutes)

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Recipe View 3 mins Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of shredded Cheddar cheese evenly over the top. Cover the skillet and heat on low until the cheese is melted and bubbly. (Approximately 2-3 minutes)

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Recipe View 1 mins Garnish with chopped green onions and serve immediately.

For a richer flavor, use a blend of ground beef and ground pork.
Add a can of drained and rinsed black beans for extra fiber and protein.
Spice it up by adding a pinch of red pepper flakes or a dash of hot sauce.
Feel free to substitute the Cheddar cheese with your favorite cheese, such as Monterey Jack or Colby Jack.
This dish is also great with a dollop of sour cream or Greek yogurt on top.

Johnathan Nienow

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.5/ 5 ( 55 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (5)
  • Dora Wunsch

    This was a hit with my kids! So easy and delicious.

  • Vernie Robel

    I added some black beans and a little extra chili powder - perfect!

  • Doyle Ohara

    Quick, easy and satisfying. Just what I needed for a busy weeknight.

  • Yessenia Boyer

    I didn't have green onions, so I used a dollop of sour cream. It was still amazing!

  • Stella Dooley

    My family loves this recipe! I sometimes add a can of Rotel for an extra kick.

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