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Chili Mac and Cheese

Servings 6 servings
Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 25 minutes
5 from 14 votes
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!
ByMinShien

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