Description
Cheesy Chili Mac Delight is a comforting and hearty dish that combines ground meat, pasta, and a rich chili flavor, topped with melted cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450 g) ground beef (or turkey)
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained & rinsed
- 1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce
- 2 cups beef broth (or chicken/vegetable broth)
- 2 cups elbow macaroni (uncooked)
- 1–2 tbsp chili powder (to taste)
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (or a mix of cheddar & Monterey Jack)
- Fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large skillet or pot, cook ground beef (or turkey) over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Add diced onion and garlic, sauté until softened (2–3 minutes).
- Stir in chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Add diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, beans, and broth. Stir well.
- Stir in uncooked macaroni.
- Bring mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low.
- Cover and simmer for 12–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed.
- Remove from heat and stir in 1½ cups of shredded cheese until melted and creamy.
- Sprinkle remaining ½ cup cheese on top. Cover for 2 minutes to melt.
- Scoop into bowls, garnish with parsley or cilantro, and serve hot.
Notes
- Adjust the chili powder according to your spice preference.
- For a vegetarian version, substitute ground meat with a plant-based alternative.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg