Chili Mac

Chili Mac is the ultimate combination of two favorites - mac & cheese and chili - and this recipe is the BEST! Made with just 10 ingredients and ready in 20 minutes, it's a quick and easy dinner recipe the whole family will love.

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Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 20

Total Time: 25

Servings:

Calories: 282kcal

Author: Cathy Trochelman

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
1/2 cup onion chopped
1 can dark red kidney beans drained & rinsed
1 can Rotel Original Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies
8 ounces tomato sauce
1/2 cup dried macaroni
1/2 cup water
1 Tablespoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 clove garlic minced
1 cup shredded cheese cheddar

Instructions

In a large skillet, brown ground beef and chopped onion. Drain grease from pan.
Add kidney beans, Rotel, tomato sauce, dried macaroni noodles, water, and seasonings.
Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until noodles are tender.
Sprinkle with shredded cheese; cover and let cheese melt 2 minutes.
Remove from heat. Garnish with cilantro.

Notes

Recipe Variations

Substitute ground turkey for the ground beef

Use prepared mac & cheese in place of dry macaroni (reduce cooking time accordingly)

Add extra diced green chilies

Add frozen or canned corn

Substitute black beans for the kidney beans

Add additional varieties of beans

Top with additional toppings, such as diced tomatoes, sour cream, or jalapeños

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