Best Chili Mac Recipe
Hearty one-pot chili mac with pasta, beans, and melted cheese.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb ground beef or ground turkey
- 1 small onion diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 14 oz can diced tomatoes
- 1 15 oz can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 cups beef or chicken broth
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 cups elbow macaroni uncooked
- 1½ –2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- Optional toppings: sour cream green onions, jalapeños
Instructions
- Brown meat and sauté onion and garlic.
- Add spices, tomatoes, beans, and broth.
- Simmer with pasta until tender.
- Stir in cheese and rest briefly.
- Serve hot with toppings.
Notes
- Stir frequently once pasta is added
- Add cheese over low heat
- Resting thickens the sauce
- Great for leftovers