Chili Mac

Chili Mac

from delish.com
30 min
6 servings

This chili mac and cheese takes two comfort food classics and turns them into cheesy, creamy one-pot dinner.

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp. canola oil
  • 1 large white onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 lb. ground beef
  • 1 (15-oz.) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
  • 1 (15-oz.) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 tbsp. chili powder
  • 2 tsp. cumin
  • 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
  • 3 c. low-sodium chicken broth
  • 12 oz. pasta, such as orecchiette or shells
  • 2 c. shredded cheddar
  • Freshly chopped chives, for garnish

Directions

  1. 1

    In a large pot over medium heat, heat oil. Add onion and cook until tender, then add garlic and stir until fragrant, 1 minute. Add ground beef and cook until no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Drain fat.

  2. 2

    Return pot to heat and add diced tomatoes, kidney beans, chili powder, cumin, cayenne, chicken broth, and pasta and bring to a simmer. Simmer until pasta is al dente, 14 to 15 minutes.

  3. 3

    Remove from heat and stir in cheddar until just melted.

  4. 4

    Garnish with chives and serve.