Description
This delicious chili mac and cheese with ground beef, diced tomatoes, chili beans, pasta and cheese is the perfect comfort food for winter.
Ingredients
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- 2 lb. ground beef
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 1 (28 oz.) can petite diced tomatoes, drained
- 2 (16 oz.) cans kidney chili beans in mild sauce
- 2 packets chili seasoning
- 1 lb. elbows pasta
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- While the pasta is cooking, start making the chili. Over medium high heat in a dutch oven, brown the ground beef until cooked, about 5 minutes. Break up any clumps.
- Remove beef and set aside. Drain any excess fat.
- In the same pot, saute onions and garlic in some oil until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
- Add in cooked beef, tomatoes, chili beans and chili seasoning. If needed, season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Reduce heat to medium and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Add cooked pasta and 1 cup cheddar cheese to the chili and stir to mix well until cheese has melted.
- Dish and serve hot.
- Enjoy!
Notes
Adapted from Dianna B (thanks!)
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins