Chili Mac 'n' Cheese
featured in 25 Mac 'N' Cheese Recipes
A comforting and hearty dish that combines two classic favorites into one, with pasta, ground beef, cheese, and a spicy chili sauce.
Tasty Team
97% would make again
Total Time
35 minutes
35 min
Prep Time
15 minutes
15 min
Cook Time
20 minutes
20 min
Total Time
35 minutes
35 min
Prep Time
15 minutes
15 min
Cook Time
20 minutes
20 min
Ingredients
for 4 servings
- 1 lb lean ground beef (455 g)
- 1 small white onion, diced
- 2 tablespoons garlic, minced
- 14.5 oz diced tomato (400 g)
- 7 oz canned kidney beans (200 g), drained
- 7 oz canned black beans (200 g), drained
- 1 ½ tablespoons chili powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons cumin
- 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
- 3 ½ cups chicken broth (840 mL)
- 10 oz cavatappi pasta (285 g), or any other pasta
- 3 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese (300 g)
Toppings (Optional)
- shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- sour cream
- chopped fresh cilantro
Nutrition Info
- Calories 1358
- Fat 70g
- Carbs 88g
- Fiber 10g
- Sugar 9g
- Protein 93g
Estimated values based on one serving size.
Preparation
- In a large pot over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef and onions, breaking up with a wooden spoon, until browned, about 8 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 2–3 minutes, until fragrant. Carefully drain any excess fat from the pot.
- Add the diced tomatoes, kidney beans, black beans, chili powder, cumin, seasoned salt, and chicken broth. Stir, then bring to a boil.
- Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions until tender.
- Stir in the cheese, then cook for an additional 5 minutes, or until thickened.
- Serve with your favorite toppings, such as shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, and cilantro.
- Enjoy!
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