Description
Chili Mac is the ultimate comfort food, melding tender elbow macaroni with a hearty chili sauce and topped with gooey melted cheese. This one-pot dish delivers a satisfying burst of flavors, making it perfect for cozy nights or gatherings with family and friends. Quick to prepare and easy to customize, Chili Mac transforms dinner into a delightful experience everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 1 lb lean ground beef or turkey
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the macaroni in salted water until al dente; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground meat until fully cooked; drain excess fat.
- Add chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet; sauté until soft, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in diced tomatoes and chili powder; simmer for 10 minutes.
- Combine cooked macaroni with the chili mixture; mix well.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar on top; cover to melt cheese for about 5 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg