Two favorite comfort foods come together in this super easy, one-pot Chili Mac dish that the whole family will go crazy for!
Prep Time: 10 minutesmins
Cook Time: 20 minutesmins
Total Time: 30 minutesmins
Servings: 6
Ingredients
1tablespoonextra-virgin olive oil
3clovesgarlic, minced
1mediumsweet onion, diced small
1poundlean ground beef
salt and pepper
2cupslow sodium chicken broth
2cupsTraditional or Marinara pasta sauce
10ouncecan mild diced tomatoes with mild green chilis
16ouncecan mild chili beans(do not drain or rinse)
1teaspoonchili powder
1teaspooncumin
1 1/2cupsuncooked elbow macaroni pasta
3/4cupshredded cheddar cheese
1/4cupchopped fresh parsley
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven or pot over medium-high. Add onion, garlic, and beef; cook until browned, breaking up into crumbles, stirring frequently, about 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Drain excess fat.
Stir in chicken broth, pasta sauce, diced tomatoes with mild green chilis, beans, chili powder, and cumin. Season with a bit more salt and pepper, to taste.
Bring to a boil and stir in pasta; cover, reduce heat to a simmer and cook until pasta is al dente, about 14 minutes, stirring a couple times near the end to prevent sticking.
Remove from heat. Stir in the cheese and parsley.
Serve immediately, garnished with additional cheese and parsley, if desired.
Nutritional information given is an automatic calculation and can vary based on the exact products you use and any changes you make to the recipe. If these numbers are very important to you, I would recommend calculating them yourself.