Description
A comforting bowl of Chili Mac that’s creamy, cheesy, and perfect for busy weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups macaroni
- 1 pound ground beef or turkey
- 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
- 1 packet chili seasoning
- 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar or your choice)
- 1 cup milk
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil (for cooking)
Instructions
- Cook the macaroni according to the package instructions—about 7-8 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- Brown the ground beef or turkey in a large skillet with olive oil over medium heat, draining excess fat.
- Add the kidney beans, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and chili seasoning. Stir and let simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Combine the cooked macaroni, milk, and shredded cheese. Stir until coated and cheese has melted.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
This dish can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge for up to three days. It’s versatile—feel free to adjust ingredients or add vegetables according to your preference.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 70mg