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Easy Chili Mac Skillet Dinner

Easy Chili Mac Skillet Dinner will be a huge hit with the family and provides a delicious meal for a quick busy weeknight.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Chili Mac & Cheese, One pot dinner, skillet mac & cheese
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 340kcal
Author: Tara Noland

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. extra-lean ground beef
  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 2 tsp. minced garlic jarred
  • 1 small red pepper diced
  • 1-15 oz. can red kidney beans rinsed and drained
  • 1- 8 oz. can tomato sauce
  • 2 medium ripe tomatoes chopped
  • 1/2 cup elbow macaroni
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 Tbsp. chili powder
  • 1 tsp. cumin
  • 1 tsp. dried cilantro
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • Freshly ground pepper to taste
  • 1 cup Mexican blend cheese grated

Instructions

  • In a large skillet or saute pan cook the beef until starting to brown, add in the onions, pepper, and garlic, and cook until translucent.
  • Add in the kidney beans, tomato sauce, tomatoes, macaroni, water, chili powder, cumin, cilantro, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce to simmer, and cook for 20 min. Top with the cheese in the last few minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 340kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 85mg | Sodium: 655mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 4g