Chili Mac Recipe

This easy chili mac recipe combines hearty ground beef chili with tender macaroni and plenty of cheesy goodness. It is a comforting one-pot dinner that comes together quickly with simple pantry ingredients. Discover more flavorful recipes like Chili Mac Recipe right here.

Ingredients

• 1 pound 90–93% lean ground beef
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 4 cups beef broth
• 1 (15-ounce) can petite diced tomatoes
• 1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 1/2 tablespoons chili powder
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 8 ounces uncooked elbow macaroni
• Shredded cheddar cheese, for serving
• Sour cream, for serving

Directions

• Add the ground beef and chopped onion to a large soup pot over medium-high heat. Break the beef apart with a wooden spoon and cook for 6–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the beef is browned and the onions are softened.
• Add the beef broth, diced tomatoes with their juices, tomato sauce, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, sugar, and black pepper. Stir everything together and bring the mixture to a simmer.
• Add the uncooked elbow macaroni and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is tender, about 12 minutes.
• Serve the chili mac hot and top with shredded cheddar cheese and sour cream.

Preparation Details

• Prep Time: 5 minutes
• Cook Time: 20 minutes
• Total Time: 25 minutes
• Servings: 8
• Yield: 8 servings