Description
A comforting and cheesy Chili Mac dish perfect for busy weeknights, packed with flavor and easy to make in just one pot.
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 package instructions, then drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat a drizzle of olive oil over medium heat. Add the ground beef or turkey and cook until browned, stirring occasionally. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in kidney beans, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and chili seasoning into the skillet. Stir well and let simmer for about 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together beautifully.
- Reduce the heat and mix in the cooked macaroni. Pour in the milk and add the shredded cheese, stirring until it becomes gooey and creamy.
- Season generously with salt and pepper to taste, making sure every bite is flavorful.
- Serve hot in cozy bowls and enjoy this delightful dish with loved ones!
Notes
This dish is great for meal prep and can be customized with your favorite toppings. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for 3-4 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg