Chili Mac and Cheese
Chili Mac and Cheese combines two American classics, macaroni and cheese and chili, to form a thick and hearty one pot meal. Loaded with pasta, beans, tomatoes, chili powder, and cheese, this is 30-minute meal that is delicious and easy to make!
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Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 507kcal
Ingredients
- 1 white onion diced
- 3-4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 lbs lean ground beef
- 15 oz canned diced tomatoes
- 15 oz canned tomato sauce
- 2 cups beef broth
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 8 oz elbow macaroni
- 15 oz black beans drained
- 1 1/2 cup cheese shredded, plus more for toppings
- 1/2 tsp salt or to taste
- cooking oil
Instructions
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, add cooking oil, and heat to medium high heat. Add onions and garlic, saute until they are soft.
- Add ground beef, saute until they are no longer pink.
- Add diced tomatoes, tomato sauce and beef broth. Then add chili powder, smoked paprika and ground cumin. Stir to combine and bring to boil.
- Once it comes to a boil, add macaroni and cook for 9-10 minutes, or until macaroni is soft.
- Add black beans, and cook for another 1-2 minutes, then fold in shredded cheese. Add salt to taste.
- Serve with more shredded cheese on top. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 507kcal | Carbohydrates: 55g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 75mg | Sodium: 1179mg | Potassium: 1063mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1042IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 282mg | Iron: 6mg
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