A hearty and comforting dish that combines the flavors of chili with the creamy goodness of mac and cheese.
A hearty and comforting dish that combines the flavors of chili with the creamy goodness of mac and cheese.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces macaroni uncooked
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 can diced tomatoes 14.5 ounces
- 1 can kidney beans rinsed and drained, 15 ounces
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese divided
- 1 cup water
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Cook macaroni according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat; drain excess fat.
- Add diced tomatoes, kidney beans, chili powder, cumin, water, salt, and pepper to the skillet; bring to a simmer.
- Stir in the cooked macaroni and 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese until combined.
- Top with remaining cheddar cheese and cover until cheese is melted, about 2-3 minutes.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 410kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 25gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.8gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 65mgSodium: 960mgPotassium: 540mgFiber: 6gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 560IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 220mgIron: 4mg
This was a hit! I love how cheesy it turned out. Perfect for my family dinner.
Chili? In mac and cheese? That’s just wrong! How can they even call this a recipe?
I love how easy this meal is to make. Perfect for busy nights! 👌
Absolutely! It’s so simple and delicious. Perfect for a quick dinner after work!
It was okay, but a bit too spicy for my taste. Maybe I’ll cut back on the chili powder next time.
Too much cheese! It was a cheese overload and I couldn’t enjoy it properly.
I kinda agree tho, it was a bit cheesy for me too. Maybe just a cup of cheese instead of two?
I think it sounds delicious! More cheese means more flavor. Can’t have too much cheese in my opinion!
Wut about beans? Isn’t that just weird? I dunno, I don’t eat that.
Made it for my boyfriend and he was impressed. Would make again for sure!
Wow, this is the best comfort food ever! My kids devoured it. Thank you!