Easy Recipes

Chili Mac & Cheese

Mac & cheese remains one of our favorite meals no matter how old we get. This chili mac changes things up a bit and makes this a heftier meal that's very shareable. Make it in all year round, in just 30 minutes.

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

Step 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.

Step 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.

Step 3

Remove from heat and stir in cheddar until just melted.

Step 4

Garnish with chives and serve.