Description
Looking for the best chili mac recipe? This one is quick, easy, and loaded with flavor perfect for busy weeknights! Whether you’re after a hearty pasta idea or a cheesy chili dish, this recipe delivers every time. Great for family dinners, meal prep, and cozy comfort food nights. Save this easy chili mac recipe for your next cooking day!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 1 can black beans, drained
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tbsp chopped green onions
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in pot, sauté onion and garlic until softened.
- Add ground beef, cook until browned, break apart.
- Stir in spices, let bloom.
- Pour in diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and black beans, simmer 10 minutes.
- Cook macaroni separately until al dente, drain, stir into chili mixture.
- Top with cheese, cover to melt, garnish with green onions, serve hot.
Notes
- Add smoked paprika for deeper flavor.
- Use jalapeños or cayenne for extra spice.
- Leftover chili makes this dish even faster.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg