Description
A delicious cheesy chili mac dish that is easy to prepare and packed with flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 (14 oz) can diced tomatoes
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté chopped onion and minced garlic until fragrant.
- Add ground beef and cook until browned; season with salt and pepper.
- Stir in chili powder, diced tomatoes (with juices), and chicken broth; bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add elbow macaroni, cover, and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
- Remove from heat and stir in shredded cheddar cheese until melted.
- Serve hot with optional toppings like jalapeños or additional cheese.
Notes
- This dish is perfect for a hearty dinner and can be easily adapted with your favorite toppings.
- For a vegetarian option, substitute ground beef with plant-based meat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: main dish
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg